Uzbekistan U-23 team to travel to China for a friendly match

The Uzbekistan U-23 national team entered its next training camp on September 1 at the National Football Center in Tashkent. One.uz reports on this.

Head coach Ravshan Haydarov announced the expanded squad and began the preparation process ahead of the upcoming continental championship. The goal is serious preparation for the 2026 Asian Games, with this camp aimed at improving the team's tactical and physical levels.

Control match against China On September 10, the Uzbekistan U-23 team will travel to China, where they will play a control match against the China U-23 national team. This match is held to assess the team's current level, strengthen the experience of young players, and demonstrate readiness for future official matches.

This match is of significant importance as the first session against potential opponents in the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games. Group stage schedule The group stage of the 2026 Asian Games will take place on September 15, 18, and 22.

On September 15, the Uzbekistan U-23 team will face the Philippines U-23 in the first round. On September 18, they will compete against the Kuwait U-23 in the second round.

On September 22, they will battle against the Vietnam U-23 in the third round. Each match is critically important for calculating the team's chances of advancing to the playoffs.

The top two teams in the group will qualify for the playoffs. Ravshan Haydarov clearly stated that the team's goal under his leadership is to reach the playoffs and compete for the top positions at the Asian Games.

The tournament held in Japan will be at a serious level, as the Asian Games are one of the most prestigious tournaments for youth football. Based on the team's confirmed lineup, coaching staff, and the performance of young players, they have the potential to achieve their goal.

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