OFFICIAL: Uzbekistan Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup for the First Time in History

History has been made as Uzbekistan’s national team, led by standout defender Abdukodir Khusanov, has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — marking their first-ever appearance at the global tournament.

This historic milestone sees Uzbekistan join the growing list of nations that have secured their spots in the expanded 48-team tournament set to take place across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Teams Qualified So Far for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

• USA 🇺🇸

• Mexico 🇲🇽

• Canada 🇨🇦

• Japan 🇯🇵

• New Zealand 🇳🇿

• Iran 🇮🇷

• Argentina 🇦🇷

• Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

With 8 teams confirmed, 40 more spots remain to be filled as qualifiers continue across all confederations. The road to the biggest World Cup in history is heating up.