Uzbekistan qualifies for the World Cup for the first time

2025-06-05 21:57 © AFP

The 48-team FIFA World Cup will showcase a new face.

After a 0:0 draw with the United Arab Emirates team, Uzbekistan secured its place in the world championships.

The Uzbeks will not finish lower than second place in their group, which guarantees direct qualification. The Iranian national team also qualifies for the World Cup.

The two most famous players from Uzbekistan are Roma forward Eldor Shomurodov and new Manchester City center-back Abdukodir Khusanov.