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Uzbekistan's national football team is gearing up to face Portugal and star player Cristiano Ronaldo in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. The match presents a significant challenge for the Uzbek squad as they aim to secure a spot in the tournament.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
Uzbekistan secured its first-ever World Cup berth on June 5, 2025, ending decades of near-misses. The Central Asian nation, long labeled Asian football's 'nearly men,' will face Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo in Group K. Domestic football has already seen a 36% rise in professional clubs.
