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View all →Group K MD3 | Colombia and Portugal Draw, Both Qualify
A 0-0 draw between Colombia and Portugal sends both through. DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in the other game.
FIFA World Cup 2026Ronaldo makes history as first player to score at six World Cups in Portugal's 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player ever to score at six different World Cups, netting twice as Portugal demolished Uzbekistan 5-0 in a statement victory that puts the Seleção firmly in control of Group K.
Ronaldo scores at his 6th World Cup — Portugal crush Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a historic brace to become the first player to score at six consecutive World Cups, as Portugal crushed Uzbekistan in matchday 3 of WC 2026.
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 3 | +5 | 5 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | -9 | 0 |
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History of the Uzbekistan national team
Founding and Early Years
The Uzbekistan national team, nicknamed "the White Wolves," is governed by the Uzbekistan Football Association (UFF), founded in 1946. Long on the margins of major world competitions, it patiently built the foundations of its first historic achievement.
Team Evolution
Driven by a generation determined to make history, Uzbekistan's national team sealed qualification for the 2026 World Cup, becoming the very first Central Asian nation to do so.
Great Managers
Fabio Cannavaro, a 2006 World Cup winner as a player, now leads the White Wolves and guided them to this historic qualification.
Iconic Players
Eldor Shomurodov, current captain and the national team's all-time top scorer, was the key figure behind the historic qualification before scoring the country's first-ever World Cup goal.
Major Achievements
Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup for the first time in their history in 2026, becoming the first Central Asian nation to do so. In their first-ever appearance, they were eliminated in the group stage, with defeats to Colombia (1-3), Portugal (0-5), and DR Congo (1-3), with Shomurodov scoring the country's first-ever World Cup goal.
The Team Today
Under Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan rank among the rising nations of the Asian continent in the FIFA World Ranking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Uzbekistan's next match?+
Uzbekistan face Syria on 1 October 2026.
What is Uzbekistan's current standing?+
Uzbekistan are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 0 points.
Had Uzbekistan ever qualified for the World Cup before 2026?+
No, 2026 marks their first-ever appearance, a first for Central Asia.
Who is Uzbekistan's captain?+
Eldor Shomurodov, the national team's all-time top scorer.
Who coaches Uzbekistan?+
Former Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro.
How did Uzbekistan's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the group stage.
Who scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal?+
Eldor Shomurodov, at the 2026 edition.