The former head coach of our national team, Srečko Katanec, arrived in our capital ahead of the Uzbekistan-Qatar match in Tashkent in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Slovenian specialist will watch the match live from the Bunyodkor stadium.
Katanec, who has left an important mark on the Uzbek football team and is recognized as one of the potential specialists, is currently in Tashkent. The fact that he watched his former players' match against Qatar live from the stadium indicates his interest and respect for this match.
Katanec, who was the head coach of the "White Wolves" between 2021 and 2024, left an important mark on Uzbek football. Under his leadership, the national team played in 42 official matches, winning 26 of them, drawing 8 matches and losing only 8 times. During this period, the team scored 83 goals against the opponents' goals and conceded 38 goals.
Katanets left the Uzbekistan national team at the beginning of 2024 due to health problems. However, the impact he made on the national team and the discipline he brought are still recognized by fans, experts and players.
His work was highly appreciated - after the decisive match against the UAE, Uzbekistan secured a place in the World Cup, and in this regard, Srechko Katanets was awarded the Order of Friendship by the Decree of the President of our country.
For Katanets, who is currently in Tashkent, this visit has a personal symbolic meaning. He wants to see what his former team will achieve live. His presence at the stadium can be a moral support for both the players and the fans.
Football fans are eagerly awaiting not only the result of the match, but also Katanets' possible statements. He will always remain in the hearts of Uzbek fans not as a coach, but as a true friend. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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