2026 World Cup qualifiers. What happens if the points are tied with the UAE?
Yesterday, the Uzbekistan national team began preparations for the match against Kyrgyzstan. There are 4 more games left at this stage. Two in March and two in June:
- March 20 Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan.
- March 25 Iran - Uzbekistan.
- June 5 UAE - Uzbekistan.
- June 10 Uzbekistan - Qatar.
Currently, the situation in the group is as follows:
That is, we are 3 points behind the UAE. If the points are equal at the end of the group stage, the first criterion to look at is the GOAL DIFFERENCE. Currently, the UAE has +8, Uzbekistan has +3. This means that if we end up with equal points, we will be in a lower position. Therefore, it is essential to accumulate more points than the UAE, and even if the points are equal, we need to win against our opponents by a larger margin.
Another scenario. Let's imagine that on March 20, both Uzbekistan and Iran finish their matches with a victory. In this case, a draw in the match on March 25 will qualify Iran for the World Cup ahead of time. This potential draw in Tehran will also be very important for Uzbekistan. That is, in such a scenario, the difference with the UAE will be 4 points before the last two matches.
How many points do you think Uzbekistan will earn from the upcoming 4 matches?
