Historic moment: How was Uzbekistan's qualification to the World Cup evaluated in Europe?

The Uzbekistan national team has made its way to the World Cup for the first time in its history, fulfilling a long-standing dream of millions of fans. This joyful event took place in the decisive match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round, an away match against the United Arab Emirates.

Before the match, the Uzbek players were four points ahead of the UAE team in the tournament standings. Therefore, a draw would have been enough for Uzbekistan to qualify for the big tournament. However, the UAE team only needed a victory. In this regard, it was already known in advance that this match would be extremely tense and difficult.

From the very first minutes of the match, the hosts set out to win. They created several dangerous situations in the very first minutes. In such difficult times, the reliable goalkeeper of the Uzbekistan national team, Utkir Yusupov, came out on the field as a team hero, keeping his goal intact several times. Yusupov earned the respect of his colleagues and millions of fans by stopping at least three shots from the opponent in this match.

The captain of our national team and the mainstay of the attacking line, Eldor Shomurodov, also played under great pressure in this match. Shomurodov, who defends the honor of the Roma club in the prestigious Italian Serie A, fought hard throughout the game. However, this time his unique attacks did not end with a goal. Despite this, his every move, every fight was a very important morale booster for the team.

The final result of the match was a 0:0 draw. However, it was this draw that became the most important event in the history of big football in Uzbekistan. This result earned our national team a place in the World Cup for the first time in its history.

This historic success caused a huge sensation not only in Uzbekistan, but also abroad. In particular, Gabriele Conti, an expert from the prestigious Italian sports publication Vocegiallorossa.it, congratulated Eldor Shomurodov's team, noting that, although he could not show himself in this match, he achieved an important result as the team captain.

Another Italian source, the Laroma24.it website, also described the Uzbekistan national team's participation in the World Cup as a major event, emphasizing that Roma striker Eldor Shomurodov made a great contribution to this historic moment.

Polish football expert Krzysztof Sobczak also expressed his reaction to this event, congratulating the Uzbekistan national team on their first appearance at the World Cup. He wrote that the Uzbek players played a very difficult game on the road and as a result, they fulfilled a long-standing dream.

Although the qualifying round for the Uzbekistan national team has not officially ended, the team has already advanced to the next round. Now, the final match of the qualifying round will be played on June 10 at the Bunyodkor Stadium in Tashkent against the Qatari national team. This match is expected to be a big celebration for Uzbekistan.

The Uzbek national team's participation in the World Cup will undoubtedly remain a bright page in the history of the country's football. This victory will undoubtedly be a great impetus for the further development of football in our country and the fulfillment of the dreams of young footballers. Participation in the World Cup is not only a new experience for our team, but also an important step towards the recognition of Uzbek football on the world stage.

Now preparations begin to adequately defend the honor of Uzbekistan at the World Cup. Millions of fans are celebrating this historic event and are eagerly awaiting participation in the World Cup. We hope that this historic day will open the door to many new victories. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!