Today is a day when a real history will be created for our football. The decisive clash of the World Cup 2026 qualifying round, the match between the UAE and Uzbekistan national teams, is about to begin. The match will kick off at 21:00 at the "Al Nahayyon" stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This 9th round match in Group "A" is of great significance for Uzbekistan. A draw or a victory means a ticket to the World Cup. Therefore, every move on the field, every decision will have historical significance.
The match will be officiated by elite referees
The responsibility of ensuring fairness in the match falls to a brigade of elite referees from Australia:
Referee: Sean Evans
Assistant referees: George Lakrindis, Owen Goldrick
Fourth official: Jonathan Barreyro
VAR: Alexander King
The experienced and internationally recognized referees from the Australian Football Association will guarantee that the match is conducted at a high level.
Uzbekistan national team main lineup:
Goalkeeper: 1. O'tkir Yusupov
Defenders: 2. Abduqodir Husanov, 3. Khojiakbar Alijonov, 4. Farrukh Sayfiev, 5. Rustam Ashurmatov, 23. Husniddin Aliqulov
Midfielders: 7. Otabek Shukurov, 9. Odiljon Hamrobekov, 10. Jaloliddin Masharipov, 11. Oston O'runov
Forward: 14. Eldor Shomurodov
Head coach: Timur Kapadze
Bench strength:
There are players with great potential in the squad who can influence the game at any time:
Goalkeepers: Abduvohid Ne'matov, Botirali Ergashev.
Defenders and midfielders: Akmal Mozgovoy, Sherzod Nasrullayev, Umar Eshmurodov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Abdurauf Boriyev
Forwards and versatile players: Abdulla Abdullayev, Azizbek Turg'unboyev, Hojimat Erkinov, Abbos Fayzullayev, Igor Sergeyev
The Uzbekistan national team will fight for history on the field in Abu Dhabi with the trust and dreams of the entire nation and millions of fans. This is not just a game, but an opportunity that an entire generation has eagerly awaited — the road to the World Cup.
Now the most important thing is unity, confidence, and relentless struggle on the field. Forward, "White Wolves"!
The ticket is waiting for us!
