Uzbekistan completes its first World Cup adventure
Taking part in the World Cup for the first time in its history, Uzbekistan competed against Colombia, Portugal and DR Congo in Group K.
Having qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history, Uzbekistan played in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Uzbekistan lost its first match 3–1 to Colombia at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on 18 June, with Fayzullaev scoring the team’s goal. After a 5–0 defeat to Portugal at NRG Stadium in Houston, Uzbekistan lost its final match 3–1 to DR Congo despite taking the lead through Shomurodov in the 10th minute.
Uzbekistan, who finished the group without a point, included RAMS Başakşehir players Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev in their squad. As the first Central Asian country from the Turkic world to reach the World Cup, Uzbekistan showed the world its rise in football with this historic appearance.
Sources: Fanatik, Habertürk, Gazete Oksijen
