Yesterday, the draw ceremony for the decisive qualifying stage of the 2026 World Cup in Asia took place in Kuala Lumpur. The head coach of the Uzbekistan national team, Timur Kapadze, personally participated in this important event, reported championat.asia.
While the draw results are still in the public spotlight, we asked the head coach of our national team — Timur Kapadze — for his personal impressions.
According to Kapadze, the draw was fairly stable and relatively balanced. He stated that every team has a chance to qualify for the next stage. In his view, there are no opponents with a clear advantage.
"I think the draw is not bad. Every team has a chance. Of course, hosts like Qatar and Saudi Arabia will have some advantages. They will play in front of their home fans, which is both motivation and a psychological edge," said Kapadze.
At the same time, he pointed out that Qatar's group includes the UAE and Oman, while Saudi Arabia's group includes Iraq and Indonesia — all strong and spirited teams.
According to Kapadze, it is difficult to make any predictions at this stage. Any team can make its mark and achieve unexpected victories.
"Everything will be decided on the field. We shouldn't rush to conclusions just by looking at the draw results. All teams are capable, and preparing for them seriously is essential," the coach added. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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