Jump to content

Uzbekistan national football team

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Uzbekistan women's national football team.

Uzbekistan
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)White Wolves
Turanians
AssociationUzbekistan Football Association (UFA)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationCAFA (Central Asia)
Head coachTimur Kapadze
CaptainEldor Shomurodov
Most capsServer Djeparov (128)
Top scorerEldor Shomurodov (41)
Home stadiumMilliy Stadium
Pakhtakor Stadium
FIFA codeUZB
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 58 Steady (19 December 2024)[1]
Highest45 (November 2006 – January 2007)
Lowest118 (November 1996)
First international
 Tajikistan 2–2 Uzbekistan 
(Dushanbe, Tajikistan; 17 June 1992)
Biggest win
 Uzbekistan 15–0 Mongolia 
(Chiang Mai, Thailand; 5 December 1998)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 8–1 Uzbekistan 
(Sidon, Lebanon; 17 October 2000)
Asian Cup
Appearances9 (first in 1996)
Best resultFourth place (2011)
CAFA Nations Cup
Appearances1 (first in 2023)
Best resultRunners-up (2023)

The Uzbekistan national football team (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston milliy futbol terma jamoasi / Ўзбекистон миллий футбол терма жамоаси) represents Uzbekistan in international football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan holds the highest competitive results among teams from Central Asia. Although they have never qualified to the World Cup, the team has qualified for every AFC Asian Cup since post-independence formation. At the 2011 Asian Cup, Uzbekistan reached the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time. At other competitions such as the Asian Games, Uzbekistan won the gold medal in 1994 in Japan, while finishing as the runners-up at the Afro-Asian Cup of Nations in 1995.

History

[edit]

Early history

[edit]

1912 is considered the year of the birth of football in Uzbekistan, since it was then that football teams were created in Kokand. The first championship of Ferghana valley was held in 1914, the Uzbekistan SSR Championship was established in 1926, and the drawing of the Uzbekistan SSR Cup has been played since 1939. From 1924 to 1991 Uzbekistan was part of the Soviet Union (USSR) as the Uzbekistan Soviet Socialist Republic (UzSSR).

In 1928, the Uzbekistan national football team was created, taking place in the Spartakiade, which included representatives of some European countries. In this tournament, the national team of Uzbekistan Soviet Socialist Republic held its first international match against Switzerland and won 8–4.

Until mid-1991, Uzbekistan was part of the USSR and had its own national team as well as the rest of the Union republics, which mostly played matches within teams of the USSR, in particular in football tournaments of the Spartakiad of Peoples of the USSR. The Uzbekistan SSR national team participated in all draws of the Spartakiad of Peoples of the USSR football tournaments, and in 1986 reached the final, losing to the Ukrainian SSR (modern Ukraine) team 1–0, winning the silver medal. Throughout the history of the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan SSR was one of the five main centers of football development in the country, alongside Russia SFSR, Ukraine SSR, Belarus SSR and Georgia SSR. The most powerful football clubs, as well as semi-professional and professional clubs were in the USSR Football League (Higher League, First League, Second League and Second League B) and USSR Cup. Nonprofessional clubs of the Uzbekistan SSR participated in the Uzbekistan SSR Championship and the Uzbekistan SSR Cup.

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Uzbekistan gained independence, and a new Uzbekistan national team was organized. The national team held its first match in 1992, a game against Tajikistan, in the framework of the 1992 Central Asian Cup (the tournament was held once, initiated by FIFA). In 1992, Uzbekistan was also a member of the CIS national football team, which existed for one year and replaced the USSR national football team and instead participated in Euro 1992. The Uzbekistan national team did not play the following year.

Most of the former Soviet republics became members of UEFA (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan). While Uzbekistan also wanted to become a member of UEFA, the rest of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan), chose the Asian Football Confederation. In 2002, Kazakhstan became a member of UEFA for football development, but Uzbekistan chose to remain in the AFC.[citation needed]

In 1994, the Uzbekistan Football Federation was officially adopted by the AFC and FIFA. In the same year Uzbekistan won the Uzbekistan Independence Cup.

1990s

[edit]
1994 Asian Games Final starting lineup on 16 October 1994, in Hiroshima (Japan)

In the 1994 Asian Cup, Uzbekistan were grouped with powerhouse Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Malaysia, alongside Hong Kong. After a 4–1 victory over the Saudis, Uzbekistan followed up with a 5–0 victory over Malaysia and a 1–0 win over Hong Kong before winning the group with a 5–4 win against Thailand. In the quarter-finals, Uzbekistan defeated Turkmenistan 3–0 to advance to the semi-finals where they faced South Korea. The Korean side included nine players that had already participated in the 1994 FIFA World Cup; despite this, Uzbekistan shocked South Korea with a 1–0 victory to advance to the final, its first ever final since gaining independence from the Soviet Union. In their final game against China, Uzbekistan defeated the Chinese 4–2 to capture its first and only Asian honor two years after its creation.[3]

In the 1996 AFC Asian Cup, Uzbekistan was grouped with Japan, China and Syria, and were eliminated in the group stage. Uzbekistan's first-ever attempt to qualify for the World Cup was in 1998. Grouped with Yemen, Cambodia and Indonesia in the first stage, Uzbekistan won every match except for the away fixture against Indonesia. Shortly after, the Uzbeks played South Korea, Japan and the UAE, and failed to qualify for the tournament.[citation needed]

2000s

[edit]

The 2000 AFC Asian Cup saw the Uzbeks with Japan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, gaining only a point against the latter with a draw. Uzbekistan participated in the first round in order to qualify for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea, and eventually made the second round. The group contained China, the UAE, Oman and Qatar, and the Uzbeks were unable to make any major breakthrough in the second round, losing twice to the UAE, and suffering two away defeats to China and Oman. An away draw to Qatar confirmed Uzbekistan's failure to qualify, despite a late win over already qualified China in the final match.[citation needed]

Uzbekistan failed to make further impact on the continental stage until they reached the last eight of the 2004 Asian Cup, topping their group after winning all matches, where they were beaten by Bahrain after a penalty shoot-out.[citation needed] The country would eventually defeat Iraq in the second qualifying round for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, with goals from Maksim Shatskikh and Alexander Geynrikh sending them through to the last eight. They were knocked out in the final stage of the Asian qualification to the 2006 World Cup after losing on the away goals rule to Bahrain. The result was subject to controversy as three games were played; the first, a 1–0 win for Uzbekistan was wiped out after FIFA declared the result void after a mistake by Toshimitsu Yoshida, a Japanese referee.[4] The replay ended 1–1, and after the return finished 0–0, Uzbekistan were eliminated.

In the 2007 Asian Cup, Uzbekistan advanced from the group stage by beating Malaysia 5–0 and China PR 3–0. However, Uzbekistan was knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals by losing to Saudi Arabia 2–1.[citation needed]

2010s

[edit]
Uzbekistan national team supporters during a qualification match for the 2010 World Cup against Japan at Pakhtakor Stadium in Tashkent

After having three foreign coaches (German Hans-Jürgen Gede, Englishman Bob Houghton and Russian Valeri Nepomniachi) in three years, the country turned to former Uzbekistan Olympic team coach Rauf Inileev. During qualification for the 2010 World Cup, Uzbekistan advanced to the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers after winning their first four matches, but finished last in Group A of the final round behind favorites Australia, Japan, Bahrain and Qatar, with four points from eight matches.

Uzbekistan at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup

In the 2011 Asian Cup, Uzbekistan ended in fourth place, their all-time best result in the tournament. After getting past the group stage and quarter-finals, the Uzbek team lost their first opportunity to reach the Asian Cup final when Australia thrashed them 6–0 in the semi-final game. Several days later, they were defeated again by South Korea in the third place match 3-2.[5]

In qualification for the 2014 World Cup, Uzbekistan advanced to Asia's fourth round after winning their group in the third round over Japan. Uzbekistan finished with 16 points (five wins and one draw), more than any other team in the third round, including an impressive 1–0 away win against Japan. In the fourth round, Uzbekistan finished third in Group A behind Iran and South Korea, and lost to South Korea (14 points) on goal difference, and would eventually play Jordan in the fifth round to determine the AFC participant in the intercontinental play-off. On 10 September 2013, with the two teams drawn at the end of the second leg, Jordan eventually progressed to the intercontinental play-off after winning 9–8 on penalties.

In the 2015 Asian Cup, Uzbekistan advanced to the quarter-finals after finishing as runners-up in Group B, won by China. The team was knocked out of the tournament in the quarter-finals after losing 2–0 in extra time to South Korea.

Uzbekistan continued their quest to head to the World Cup during 2018 World Cup qualification, but their campaign had been shattered with a 4–2 defeat to North Korea. However, the Uzbeks soon bounced back and won the last remaining matches to top the group and qualified to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as well as the last round. Once again, Uzbekistan in the last round, missed an opportunity when they finished fourth, behind Iran, South Korea and Syria, when Uzbekistan could only manage a 0–0 draw to the South Koreans in the last match.[6]

Uzbekistan at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Uzbekistan started their 2019 Asian Cup campaign with a 2–1 victory over Oman and continued with a 4–0 win over Turkmenistan, which guaranteed Uzbekistan to progress from the group stage for the fifth consecutive time, despite ending with a 1–2 defeat to Japan in the last match. Facing Australia, defending Asian champions, Uzbekistan drew 0–0 after 120 minutes. In the penalty shootout, Australia prevailed with a 4–2 win.

2020s

[edit]

In the second qualifying round for the 2022 World Cup, Uzbekistan suffered another disappointment by failing to qualify for the final round. The White Wolves accumulated five wins and three defeats. Moreover, Uzbekistan's failure was also compounded by the fact that North Korea, originally in Group H of the same round, surprisingly withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in which FIFA and the AFC then ruled North Korea's results as null and void. This caused Lebanon to qualify ahead of Uzbekistan, since Lebanon's original results against North Korea were a draw and a loss.[7][8][9]

Uzbekistan took part in the third qualifying round for the 2023 Asian Cup. Designated as the host country of Group C (due to the COVID-19 pandemic), the Central Asians won all three games and finished top of their group without conceding a goal, confirming their qualification for the tournament. Uzbekistan was placed in Group B Australia, Syria and India. Prior to the tournament, Uzbek all-time top goalscorer Eldor Shomurodov sustained a leg injury, ruling him out of the squad. Uzbekistan drew 0–0 in their opening game against Syria and won against India 3–0. In their last match against Australia, Uzbekistan drew 1–1 to seal a place in the round of 16 as the second-placed team in their group. They faced Thailand, whom they managed to beat 2–1. In the quarter-finals, they faced hosts Qatar. With the match drawn 1–1 after extra time, Uzbekistan lost 3–2 in the penalty shoot-out.[citation needed]

Team image

[edit]

Nicknames

[edit]
Uzbekistan vs. Bahrain at Pakhtakor Central Stadium in 2009

The Uzbekistan national team has received several nicknames by supporters and media. The most common one used is "The White Wolves" (Uzbek: Oq boʻrilar / Оқ бўрилар),[10][11][12][13] while also being called "Asian Italy"[14] (Uzbek: Osiyo Italiyasi / Осиё Италияси) due to the similarity of colors (white and blue) of Italy and Uzbekistan, as well as similar tactics (defensive football) of these teams.[15]

Uzbekistan is also called the "Huma birds" (Uzbek: Humo qushlari / Ҳумо қушлари); the mythical Huma bird is the national bird of Uzbekistan, and is depicted on the state emblem of Uzbekistan. The Huma bird is depicted on the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.[citation needed] Another nickname is the "Turanians"[16] (Uzbek: Turonliklar / Туронликлар), as Uzbekistan is located in the center of the ancient region of Turan.[17][18]

Rivalries

[edit]
Uzbekistani fans at the 2019 Asian Cup in UAE

Uzbekistan's main rivals are Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan.[citation needed] Iran also became a fierce rival since the Persians joined the Central Asian Football Federation in 2015. Both teams played also in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 World Cup qualifiers.[citation needed]

Kit sponsorship

[edit]

In qualifying tournaments, the team usually wears a normal plain jersey of the kit sponsor and only has the logo of the Uzbekistan Football Association printed on it.[citation needed]

Supplier Period[19][20]
Germany Adidas 1992–1997
United Kingdom Admiral 1998
Thailand Grand Sport 1999
Germany Adidas 2000
Denmark Hummel 2001–2002
United Kingdom Umbro 2003
Germany Puma 2004–2012
Spain Joma 2013–2017
Germany Adidas 2018
Germany Jako 2019–present

Home stadium

[edit]
Milliy Stadium
Pakhtakor Central Stadium

From its formation in 1992 until the end of 2012, the main home stadium of the Uzbekistan national football team was the Pakhtakor Central Stadium in Tashkent, built and opened in 1956. This stadium is also the venue for Pakhtakor Football Club. During the Soviet Union, this stadium was home for the Uzbekistan SSR national team. It was reconstructed in 1996, 2008 and 2012 and currently holds 35,000 spectators, previously at 55,000 spectators. The team also uses Milliy Stadium (formerly known as Bunyodkor Stadium), built in 2012 and accommodating 34,000 spectators. This stadium is also a home for the Bunyodkor Football Club.

Home record

[edit]

Last updated: 20 March 2025. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only.

Results and fixtures

[edit]
Main article: Uzbekistan national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2024

[edit]
21 March 2024 2026 World Cup qualification Hong Kong  0–2  Uzbekistan Mong Kok, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Mong Kok Stadium
Attendance: 6,263
Referee: Kim Woo-sung (South Korea)
26 March 2024 2026 World Cup qualification Uzbekistan  3–0  Hong Kong Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:30 UTC+5
Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 29,584
Referee: Ahmed Faisal Al-Ali (Jordan)
6 June 2024 2026 World Cup qualification Uzbekistan  3–1  Turkmenistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:30 UTC+5
Report Tirkişow 25' Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 27,306
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
11 June 2024 2026 World Cup qualification Iran  0–0  Uzbekistan Tehran, Iran
20:30 UTC+3:30 Report Stadium: Azadi Stadium
Attendance: 15,403
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
5 September 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Uzbekistan  1–0  North Korea Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5
Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 24,205
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
10 September 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Kyrgyzstan  2–3  Uzbekistan Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
20:00 UTC+6
Report
Stadium: Dolen Omurzakov Stadium
Attendance: 13,282
Referee: Ahmed Al-Alili (Kuwait)
10 October 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Uzbekistan  0–0  Iran Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5 Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 33,829
Referee: Shaun Evans (Australia)
15 October 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Uzbekistan  1–0  United Arab Emirates Tashkent, Uzbekistan
19:00 UTC+5
Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 32,773
Referee: Ma Ning (China)
14 November 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Qatar  3–2  Uzbekistan Al Rayyan, Qatar
19:15 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
Attendance: 10,759
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
19 November 2024 2026 WCQ - 3rd round North Korea  0–1  Uzbekistan Vientiane, Laos
19:00 UTC+7 Report
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 166
Referee: Ahmed Al-Ali (Kuwait)

2025

[edit]
27 January 2025 Friendly Uzbekistan  0–0  Jordan Doha, Qatar
20:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Referee: Hamad Al Essay (Qatar)
20 March 2025 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Uzbekistan  1–0  Kyrgyzstan Tashkent, Uzbekistan
21:00 UTC+5
Report Stadium: Milliy Stadium
Attendance: 32,458
Referee: Yusuke Araki (Japan)
25 March 2025 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Iran  v  Uzbekistan Tehran, Iran
19:30 UTC+3:30 Report Stadium: Azadi Stadium
5 June 2025 2026 WCQ - 3rd round United Arab Emirates  v  Uzbekistan United Arab Emirates
--:-- UTC+4
10 June 2025 2026 WCQ - 3rd round Uzbekistan  v  Qatar Tashkent, Uzbekistan
--:-- UTC+5 Stadium: Milliy Stadium

Coaching staff

[edit]
As of 20 March 2025
Position Name
Head coach Uzbekistan Timur Kapadze
Assistant coaches Slovenia Aleš Čeh
Uzbekistan Maksim Shatskikh
Fitness coach Japan Yosuke Shinoda
Goalkeeper coach Bosnia and Herzegovina Nihad Pejković
Physiotherapist Uzbekistan Ravshan Ortikboev

Coaching history

[edit]

Players

[edit]

Current squad

[edit]

The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification game against  Kyrgyzstan and  Iran on 20 and 25 March 2025, respectively.

Caps and goals correct as of 27 January 2025 after the match against  Jordan.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Utkir Yusupov (1991-01-04) 4 January 1991 (age 34) 32 0 Iran Foolad
12 1GK Abduvohid Nematov (2001-03-20) 20 March 2001 (age 24) 7 0 Uzbekistan Nasaf
16 1GK Botirali Ergashev (1995-06-23) 23 June 1995 (age 29) 2 0 Uzbekistan Neftchi
2 2DF Abdukodir Khusanov (2004-02-29) 29 February 2004 (age 21) 17 0 England Manchester City
3 2DF Khojiakbar Alijonov (1997-04-19) 19 April 1997 (age 27) 38 1 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor
4 2DF Farrukh Sayfiev (1991-01-17) 17 January 1991 (age 34) 58 1 Uzbekistan Neftchi
5 2DF Rustam Ashurmatov (1996-07-07) 7 July 1996 (age 28) 38 1 Russia Rubin Kazan
13 2DF Sherzod Nasrullaev (1998-07-23) 23 July 1998 (age 26) 24 2 Uzbekistan Nasaf
15 2DF Umar Eshmurodov (1992-11-30) 30 November 1992 (age 32) 34 0 Uzbekistan Nasaf
18 2DF Abdulla Abdullaev (1997-09-01) 1 September 1997 (age 27) 22 0 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor
19 2DF Ibrokhimkhalil Yuldoshev (2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 (age 24) 16 1 Uzbekistan Neftchi
21 2DF Akramjon Komilov (1996-03-14) 14 March 1996 (age 29) 8 0 Uzbekistan AGMK
24 2DF Zafarmurod Abdurakhmatov (2003-04-28) 28 April 2003 (age 21) 4 0 Uzbekistan Nasaf
2DF Golib Gaybullaev (1996-01-22) 22 January 1996 (age 29) 1 1 Uzbekistan Nasaf
6 3MF Akmal Mozgovoy (1999-04-02) 2 April 1999 (age 25) 12 0 Uzbekistan Nasaf
7 3MF Otabek Shukurov (1996-06-22) 22 June 1996 (age 28) 73 8 Saudi Arabia Al-Fayha
8 3MF Jamshid Iskanderov (1993-10-16) 16 October 1993 (age 31) 36 4 Uzbekistan Neftchi
9 3MF Odiljon Hamrobekov (1996-02-13) 13 February 1996 (age 29) 59 1 Uzbekistan Bunyodkor
10 3MF Jaloliddin Masharipov (1993-09-01) 1 September 1993 (age 31) 70 12 Iran Esteghlal
11 3MF Oston Urunov (2000-12-19) 19 December 2000 (age 24) 32 8 Iran Persepolis
20 3MF Khojimat Erkinov (2001-05-29) 29 May 2001 (age 23) 31 4 United Arab Emirates Al Wahda
22 3MF Abbosbek Fayzullaev (2003-10-03) 3 October 2003 (age 21) 23 7 Russia CSKA Moscow
23 3MF Abdurauf Buriev (2002-07-20) 20 July 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor
25 3MF Ruslanbek Jiyanov (2001-06-05) 5 June 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Uzbekistan Navbahor
14 4FW Eldor Shomurodov (captain) (1995-06-29) 29 June 1995 (age 29) 78 41 Italy Roma
17 4FW Bobur Abdikholikov (1997-04-23) 23 April 1997 (age 27) 16 1 Azerbaijan Sumgayit

Recent call-ups

[edit]

The following players have been called for the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Khamidullo Abdunabiev (2002-08-20) 20 August 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Uzbekistan Bunyodkor v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Husniddin Aliqulov INJ (1999-04-04) 4 April 1999 (age 25) 28 3 Turkey Çaykur Rizespor v.  Kyrgyzstan, 20 March 2025
DF Islom Kobilov (1997-07-01) 1 July 1997 (age 27) 13 0 Uzbekistan Sogdiana v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Dilshod Komilov (1999-05-16) 16 May 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Uzbekistan Qizilqum v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Saidazamat Mirsaidov (2001-07-19) 19 July 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Uzbekistan Navbahor v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Avazbek Ulmasaliev (2000-03-27) 27 March 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Uzbekistan AGMK v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Jakhongir Urozov (2004-01-18) 18 January 2004 (age 21) 0 0 Uzbekistan Dinamo v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
DF Umar Adkhamzoda (1998-04-04) 4 April 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor v.  North Korea, 19 November 2024
DF Mukhammadkodir Khamraliev (2001-07-06) 6 July 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor v.  United Arab Emirates, 15 October 2024
MF Oybek Bozorov (1997-08-07) 7 August 1997 (age 27) 17 0 Uzbekistan Nasaf v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
MF Jakhongir Abdusalomov (1999-05-21) 21 May 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Uzbekistan Surkhon v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
MF Asadbek Rakhimjonov (2004-02-17) 17 February 2004 (age 21) 0 0 Uzbekistan Bunyodkor v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
MF Azizbek Turgunboev INJ (1994-10-01) 1 October 1994 (age 30) 35 4 Turkey Sivasspor v.  North Korea, 19 November 2024
MF Diyor Kholmatov (2002-07-22) 22 July 2002 (age 22) 4 0 Uzbekistan Pakhtakor v.  Iran, 11 June 2024
FW Azizbek Amonov (1997-10-30) 30 October 1997 (age 27) 10 2 Uzbekistan Bunyodkor v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
FW Jasurbek Yakhshiboev (1997-06-24) 24 June 1997 (age 27) 9 2 Kazakhstan Ordabasy v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
FW Khusayin Norchaev (2002-02-06) 6 February 2002 (age 23) 1 1 Uzbekistan Nasaf v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
FW Doniyor Abdumannopov (2000-10-12) 12 October 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Uzbekistan Andijon v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025
FW Anvar Khozhimirzaev (1994-10-21) 21 October 1994 (age 30) 0 0 Uzbekistan Dinamo v.  Jordan, 27 January 2025

U23 Included in the U-23 national team.
PRE Preliminary squad standby.
SUS Player suspended.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
RET Retired from the national team.
WD Player withdrew from the squad for non-injury related reasons.

Player records

[edit]
As of 20 March 2025[21]
Players in bold are still active with Uzbekistan.

Most capped players

[edit]
Server Djeparov is Uzbekistan's most capped player with 128 appearances.
Rank Name Caps Goals Career
1 Server Djeparov 128 25 2002–2017
2 Timur Kapadze 119 10 2002–2015
3 Odil Ahmedov 108 21 2007–2021
4 Ignatiy Nesterov 105 0 2002–2019
5 Anzur Ismailov 102 3 2007–2019
6 Alexander Geynrikh 97 31 2002–2017
7 Aziz Haydarov 85 1 2007–2018
8 Eldor Shomurodov 79 41 2015–present
9 Otabek Shukurov 75 8 2016–present
10 Igor Sergeev 73 19 2013–present
Islom Tukhtakhodjaev 73 2 2009–2021

Top goalscorers

[edit]
Eldor Shomurodov is Uzbekistan's top scorer with 41 goals.
Rank Name Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Eldor Shomurodov 41 79 0.52 2015–present
2 Maxim Shatskikh 34 61 0.56 1999–2014
3 Mirjalol Qosimov 31 67 0.46 1992–2005
Alexander Geynrikh 31 97 0.32 2002–2017
5 Server Djeparov 25 128 0.2 2002–2017
6 Odil Ahmedov 21 108 0.19 2007–2021
7 Igor Shkvyrin 20 31 0.65 1992–2000
8 Igor Sergeev 19 73 0.26 2013–present
9 Jafar Irismetov 15 36 0.42 1997–2007
10 Ulugbek Bakayev 14 52 0.27 2001–2014

Competitive record

[edit]

FIFA World Cup

[edit]
FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA —
1930 to 1990 Part of the  Soviet Union Part of the  Soviet Union
United States 1994 Not a FIFA member Not a FIFA member 1994
France 1998 Did not qualify 14 6 4 4 33 21 1998
South Korea Japan 2002 14 7 3 4 33 19 2002
Germany 2006 14 6 5 3 24 15 2006
South Africa 2010 16 8 1 7 33 17 2010
Brazil 2014 18 11 5 2 28 9 2014
Russia 2018 18 11 1 6 26 14 2018
Qatar 2022 8 5 0 3 18 9 2022
Canada Mexico United States 2026 Qualification in progress 13 9 3 1 22 9 2026
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined To be determined 2030
Saudi Arabia 2034 2034
Total — 0/7 – – – – – – — 115 63 22 30 217 113 —

AFC Asian Cup

[edit]
Main article: Uzbekistan at the AFC Asian Cup
AFC Asian Cup record Qualification record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad Pld W D L GF GA —
1956 to 1988 Part of the  Soviet Union Part of the  Soviet Union
Japan 1992 Not an AFC member Not an AFC member 1992
United Arab Emirates 1996 Group stage 10th 3 1 0 2 3 6 Squad 2 1 0 1 5 4 1996
Lebanon 2000 12th 3 0 1 2 2 14 Squad 4 4 0 0 16 2 2000
China 2004 Quarter-finals 6th 4 3 1 0 5 2 Squad 6 4 1 1 13 6 2004
Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Vietnam 2007 7th 4 2 0 2 10 4 Squad 6 3 2 1 14 4 2007
Qatar 2011 Fourth place 4th 6 3 1 2 10 13 Squad 4 3 0 1 7 3 2011
Australia 2015 Quarter-finals 8th 4 2 0 2 5 5 Squad 6 3 2 1 10 4 2015
United Arab Emirates 2019 Round of 16 10th 4 2 1 1 7 3 Squad 8 7 0 1 20 7 2019
Qatar 2023 Quarter-finals 5th 5 2 3 0 7 3 Squad 11 8 0 3 27 9 2023
Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualified 6 4 2 0 13 4 2027
Total Fourth place 9/9 33 15 7 11 49 50 — 53 37 7 9 125 43 —

Asian Games

[edit]
Football at the Asian Games has been an under-23 tournament since 2002.
Asian Games record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
1951 to 1990 Part of the  Soviet Union
Japan 1994 Gold medal 1st 7 7 0 0 23 7 Squad
Thailand 1998 Quarter-finals 7th 6 3 2 1 25 8 Squad
2002–present See Uzbekistan national under-23 football team
Total 1 Gold medal 2/2 13 10 2 1 48 15 —

CAFA Nations Cup

[edit]
CAFA Nations Cup record
Year Result Position Pld W D L GF GA Squad
Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan 2023 Runners-up 2nd 4 3 0 1 10 2 Squad
Total Runners-up 1/1 4 3 0 1 10 2 —

Head-to-head record

[edit]
Main article: Uzbekistan national football team records and statistics
All opponents that the Uzbekistan football team has played at least once

As of 20 March 2025 after the match against  Kyrgyzstan.[22]

  Positive Record   Neutral Record   Negative Record

By confederation

[edit]

FIFA ranking history

[edit]
See also: FIFA World Rankings
As of 19 December 2024
Rank Date
Best rank 45 Nov. 2006 – Jan. 2007
Current rank 58 December 2024
Worst rank 119 November 1996
  • FIFA-ranking yearly averages for Uzbekistan (1994–2024)[23]

Legend:   Best ranking   Worst ranking   Best mover   Worst mover

Uzbekistan's FIFA world rankings
Rank Year Pld Best Worst
Rank Move Rank Move
58 2024 14 58 Increase 8 66 Decrease 1
68 2023 13 68 Increase 9 75 Decrease 3
77 2022 10 77 Increase 12 85 Decrease 2
84 2021 9 83 Increase 2 86 Decrease 3
85 2020 6 84 Increase 1 85 Decrease 4
85 2019 16 82 Increase 4 89 Decrease 7
95 2018 10 72 Increase 3 96 Decrease 15
78 2017 8 60 Increase 2 80 Decrease 18
62 2016 12 48 Increase 26 74 Decrease 14
74 2015 13 71 Increase 2 76 Decrease 5
74 2014 13 51 Increase 13 74 Decrease 17
68 2013 12 55 Increase 11 68 Decrease 13
67 2012 13 63 Increase 10 77 Decrease 4
75 2011 17 73 Increase 33 108 Decrease 2
  109 2010 7 75 Increase 1 109 Decrease 20
76 2009 11 69 Increase 3 85 Decrease 11
72 2008 13 55 Increase 19 76 Decrease 18
64 2007 18 45 Increase 11 64 Decrease 12
  45 2006 6 45 Increase 20 61 Decrease 13
59 2005 8 46 Increase 7 62 Decrease 4
47 2004 11 47 Increase 5 84 Decrease 5
81 2003 10 109 Increase 13 112 Decrease 5
98 2002 2 64 Increase 4 98 Decrease 5
62 2001 20 60 Increase 1 74 Decrease 6
71 2000 8 55 Increase 13 72 Decrease 6
55 1999 7 55 Increase 4 88 Decrease
  66 1998 9 66 Increase 41 107 Decrease 2
79 1997 14 79 Increase 33 112 Decrease 3
  109 1996 8 95 Increase 2 119 Decrease 19
97 1995 2 82 Increase 2 97 Decrease 15
78 1994 11 77 Increase 1 78 Decrease 1

Honours

[edit]

Intercontinental

[edit]

Continental

[edit]

Regional

[edit]

Friendly

[edit]

Awards

[edit]

Summary

[edit]

Only official senior honours are included, according to FIFA statutes (competitions organized/recognized by FIFA or an affiliated confederation).

Senior Competition 1st place, gold medalist(s) 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Total
Afro-Asian Cup of Nations 0 1 0 1
Total 0 1 0 1
  1. Competition organized by the OCA, officially not recognized by FIFA.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking". FIFA. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. ^ Elo rankings change compared to one year ago. "World Football Elo Ratings". eloratings.net. 20 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Uzbekistan - Remembering the Miracle of 1994". Futbolgrad. 25 August 2017. Archived from the original on 15 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Uzbekistan and Bahrain to play it again". ESPN. Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
  5. ^ "Uzbekistan 2–3 South Korea". Goal.com. 28 January 2011. Archived from the original on 18 January 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
  6. ^ "www.espn.com/video/clip?id=20590948". espn.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  7. ^ "South Korea: North Koreans pull out of World Cup qualifying". AP News. 4 May 2021. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Latest update on Asian Qualifiers". Asian Football Confederation. 16 May 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  9. ^ "Latest decision on Asian Qualifiers". Asian Football Confederation. 27 May 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Cuper ready to power Uzbekistan". AFC. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  11. ^ "2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Uzbekistan 1-0 Qatar - White Wolves pile further misery on the Maroons". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  12. ^ "Uzbekistan Football Federation President Mirabror Usmanov Met With Junior White Wolves". Championat.asia. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  13. ^ Minahan, James B. (23 December 2009). James Minahan. The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems. Abc-Clio. ISBN 9780313344978. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  14. ^ "Кубок Азии – 2019. Группа F. Сборная Узбекистана. Белые волки Турана". sports.ru. 30 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  15. ^ "Кубок Азии – 2019. Группа F. Сборная Узбекистана. Белые волки Турана". sports.ru. 30 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Кубок Азии – 2019. Группа F. Сборная Узбекистана. Белые волки Турана". sports.ru. 30 December 2018. Archived from the original on 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  17. ^ Turon — National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan, 2000–2005
  18. ^ Бартольд В. В. Работы по истории и филологии тюркских и монгольских народов / В. В. Бартольд; — Перепеч. с изд. 1968 г. — М. — ISBN 9785020183391 (в пер.)
  19. ^ "Swag. Хипстеры. Adidas. Модный показ сборной Узбекистана - Узбекская кухня - Блоги". Sports.ru. 7 March 2016. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  20. ^ "Терма жамоаларимизда либос масаласи". stadion.uz. Archived from the original on 8 June 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  21. ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Uzbekistan - Record International Players". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 22 October 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  22. ^ "World Football Elo Ratings: Uzbekistan".
  23. ^ "FIFA-ranking yearly averages for Uzbekistan". FIFA.com.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Uzbekistan national association football team.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Uzbekistan_national_football_team&oldid=1281614704"