Uzbekistan name preliminary squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Abdukodir Khusanov
The White Wolves will hold a three-week training camp in Tashkent.
An enlarged squad has assembled for a three-week training camp in Tashkent from May 6–26, also marking the beginning of Uzbekistan‘s FIFA World Cup 2026 preparations.
For the camp at the National Football Centre, head coach Fabio Cannavaro has selected 40 players. The team will play a series of friendly games against domestic Super League teams behind closed doors.
Uzbekistan is led by captain Eldor Shomurodov, top defender Abdukodir Khusanov, midfielder Otabek Shukurov, and fellow striker Abbosbek Fayzullaev. After their club obligations were over, they joined their teammates in the Uzbek capital.
Nodir Abdurazzakov, a 21-year-old forward, and Sherzod Esanov, a highly regarded midfielder, are two of the uncapped players vying for a spot on Cannavaro’s final 26-man roster, which will be revealed by FIFA on June 2.
The Italian strategist has identified a number of players, particularly forwards, who are presently recovering from injuries, namely Jaloliddin Masharipov and Khusain Norchaev.
In their first-ever World Cup match, Uzbekistan will play Colombia in Mexico City on June 17 to begin their Group K campaign. Six days later, they will travel to Houston to play Portugal, and on June 27, they will play the Congo DR in Atlanta.
Uzbekistan name preliminary squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Goalkeepers: Vladimir Nazarov, Utkir Vusupov, Botirali Eragshev, Abdouvokhid Nematov
Defenders: Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev, Avazbek Ulmasaliev, Jakhongir Urozov, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Mukhammadkodir Hamarlaiev, Umarbek Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Farrrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Muhammadrasul Abdumajidov, Behruz Karimov, Diyor Ortikboev
Midfielders: Kuvondik Ruziev, Sherzod Esanov, Nodirbek Abdurazzokov, Odiljon Khamrobekov, Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Alisher Odilov, Sardorbek Bakhrovmov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Jasurbek Jalolddinov, Azizjon Ganiev
Forwards: Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Jalolddin Masharipov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Oston Urunov, Ruslanbex Jiyanov, Azizbek Amonov, Khusain Norchaev, Sherzod Temirov, Igor Sergeev, Eldor Shomurodov
Which World Cup group are Uzbekistan in?
They are in group K.
How many World Cups has Uzbekistan played in?
2026 World Cup will be their first ever.
Who is the head coach of Uzbekistan?
Fabio Cannavaro.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.