As the 2026 World Cup approaches, one of the most interesting topics for fans is who will lead the Uzbekistan national team. According to Championat.asia, the focus is on experienced Portuguese specialist Paulo Bento.
The coach's last position was the United Arab Emirates national team, and after failing to achieve expected results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, he became unemployed due to the failure. Therefore, his next experience and future plans are generating great interest among football fans.
Paulo Bento has worked with many clubs and national teams in his professional career. He worked at Sporting (Portugal), Cruzeiro (Brazil), Olympiacos (Greece), and Chongqing Lifan (China) clubs, as well as the national teams of Portugal, South Korea, and UAE. Under his leadership, teams often gained fame by demonstrating strategic football.
According to football experts, Paulo Bento is capable of further developing the Uzbekistan national team on the international stage and leading it to new successes. His tactical style, effective methods of working with the team, and international experience will provide great support to the national squad.
Additionally, among fans, various speculations have arisen regarding the specialist's plans during the 2026 World Cup preparation process and his strategy for future qualifying matches. Paulo Bento’s arrival may elevate Uzbekistan’s football internationally and bring new energy to the national team.
Every step in preparing for the World Cup, team selection, and tactical decisions of the coach remain an important source of interest not only for the players but also for all fans.
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