2026 World Cup: Fabio Cannavaro unveils Uzbekistan's squad

Uzbekistan announces its squad for the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 02 June 2026 at 08:33

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2026 World Cup: Fabio Cannavaro unveils Uzbekistan's squad

Set to compete in the 2026 World Cup, Uzbekistan has just revealed its squad list.

Uzbekistan's head coach Fabio Cannavaro announced this Tuesday the list of players called up for the 2026 World Cup. As expected, the Italian tactician has included defensive leader Abdukodir Khusanov and captain Eldor Shomurodov in attack.

In Group K, the White Wolves will face Portugal, Colombia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the tournament's group stage.

Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, making its first-ever appearance, unveils its squad for the World Cup.

With leaders Khusanov, Sergeev & Shomurodov and the sensation Fayzullaev, Fabio Cannavaro's team faces a tough challenge in Group K (Portugal🇵🇹 Colombia 🇨🇴 DR Congo🇨🇩) pic.twitter.com/96o6D9MLHG
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