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Uzbekistan
Islom Ismoilov: The face of a new Uzbek football
At just 34, Islom Ismoilov is already reshaping expectations of an Uzbek coach. Now, as Neftchi...
Uzbekistan dealt harsh lesson by Portugal
Six minutes. That was all it took for Portugal to breach the Uzbek rearguard and open…
Uzbekistan left to rue costly mistakes in World Cup debut
Uzbekistan’s long awaited first ever FIFA World Cup appearance ultimately ended in defeat, losing 3-1 to…
How Shomurodov became the symbol of a nation
Ahead of a first FIFA World Cup appearance for both himself and his nation, Uzbekistan captain…
Cannavaro names extended squad as Uzbekistan begin World Cup preparations
The year 2026 always shaped up to be a significant one for Uzbek football, and with…
Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut
Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty…
World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war
It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico…
East Asia dominates as final four takes shape
The final four at this year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup is almost set after a day…
China take down DPR Korea as Uzbekistan register first win
China has proven their credentials as a title fancy as not even the heavy Sydney rain…
DPR Korea show their strength as Bangladesh push China all the way
In their first game on this stage since the Final in 2010, DPR Korea began their…
Kulbytė has Uzbekistan dreaming big
Not only is Kotryna Kulbytė one of the few females actually coaching at this AFC Women’s…
Uzbekistan welcomes change at the top of its domestic game
A third different name on the trophy in as many years, late drama in the AFC…