One of the most important events in Asian football — the draw ceremony for the decisive round of the World Cup qualifiers — is approaching. According to official data, the ceremony will be held on July 17 at 15:00 with great celebration. Through this, the final stage path will be determined for Asian national teams wishing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
According to our site’s sources, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has taken an important step that will be news for Uzbek football fans. In particular, renowned specialist Timur Kapadze, who led our national team to the Olympics and the World Cup, has been invited to participate as a special guest. He will take part in determining the groups.
At this stage, six teams from the Asian region will participate. According to FIFA rankings, they are divided into the following pots:
Pot 1: Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Pot 2: Iraq, United Arab Emirates
Pot 3: Oman, Indonesia
As a result of the draw, each group will consist of 3 teams. Only the winners of the two groups will receive direct tickets to the World Cup. The remaining teams will continue to fight for further chances.
AFC’s choice of Timur Kapadze is not accidental. He has contributed not only to the development of Uzbek football but is also recognized as a respected coach internationally. His participation in the ceremony is significant both from a sporting and a moral point of view.
The group stage matches of this round are planned to be held from October 8 to October 14. For football fans, this is an opportunity to evaluate the potential of the national teams and witness the path of future champions.
Therefore, the draw ceremony on July 17 is expected to attract great interest not only in the football world but also in Uzbekistan. The presence of a figure like Timur Kapadze adds special prestige to the event. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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