FIFA World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked Central Asian republic on the Silk Road corridor, Uzbek‑speaking with Russian widely used, Tashkent as its capital, ancient cities like Samarkand and Bukhara and an economy pivoting from cotton to industry and services.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Tashkent
- Continent
- Asia
- Federation
- AFC (Asia)
- Group
- K
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #50
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1991
- Population
- 36,859,000
- Languages
- Uzbek (official); Russian widely spoken
- Currency
- Uzbekistani sum (UZS)
- Area
- 448,978 km²
- Highest point
- Khazret Sultan (4,643 m)
- Climate
- Strongly continental; hot summers, cold winters and very dry air
- Land borders
- Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
Football facts
- Appearances
- 0
- Best result
- Group stage (2026)
- Debut
- 2026
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: white
World Cup history
0 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |