U-17 World Cup draw tonight — Uzbekistan in Pot 2

Today marks another important event in the world of football — the draw for the U-17 World Cup will be held. The official ceremony will take place in Doha, Qatar at 11:00 PM Tashkent time. A total of 48 teams will learn their group stage opponents.

According to FIFA rankings and continental results, teams are divided into four pots. Uzbekistan’s U-17 national team is placed in Pot 2, which increases the chance of facing a major favorite in the group stage.

How were the pots formed?

Pot 1 includes the host nation Qatar, along with Brazil, France, Germany, Argentina, England, Japan, USA, Senegal, and other global football powerhouses. This ensures that each group will have at least one top team.

In Pot 2, besides Uzbekistan, there are strong teams such as Italy, South Korea, Morocco, Belgium, and Croatia. Uzbekistan’s placement in this pot is due to its success in the continental qualifiers.

Pot 3 consists of mid-tier teams like Tajikistan, Canada, South Africa, Costa Rica, and others. Pot 4 mainly features debutants or lower-ranked teams such as Fiji, Uganda, and Zambia.

Format and rules

The tournament, hosted by Qatar, will take place from November 3 to 27. After the draw, 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups. The top two teams from each group and the 8 best third-place teams will qualify for the Round of 16. Therefore, every point and goal will carry significant importance.

In conclusion, the Uzbekistan U-17 national team has a good opportunity to shine in the upcoming World Cup and qualify from the group stage. The outcome of the draw will be crucial, but regardless of the results, confidence in our team remains strong. Football fans eagerly await tonight’s ceremony — as it will determine how Uzbekistan’s next global journey begins. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!