The Uzbekistan national team suffered a defeat in a friendly match against Uruguay. The game proved quite challenging for our team — the final score was 2:1 in favor of the opponent.
This result officially ended the national team’s 11-match unbeaten streak under Fabio Cannavaro’s leadership. Such long-term consistency has been a rare achievement for Uzbekistan in recent years. However, this time the team faced strong resistance from Uruguay.
Uzbekistan last experienced defeat in November 2024, when they lost 3:2 to Qatar. Since then, the national team had impressed fans and rivals alike with a year-long unbeaten run.
The streak during the Katanec-Kapadze period was also significant in the country’s football history. It brought not only good results but also spirit, confidence, and unity to the team.
Below is Uzbekistan’s 11-match unbeaten record:
North Korea – Uzbekistan 0:1
Uzbekistan – Jordan 0:0
Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan 1:0
Iran – Uzbekistan 2:2
UAE – Uzbekistan 0:0
Uzbekistan – Qatar 3:0
Uzbekistan – Oman 1:1
Turkmenistan – Uzbekistan 1:2
Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan 4:0
Uzbekistan – Iran 1:0
Uzbekistan – Kuwait 2:0
As seen, the team showed consistency both domestically and internationally throughout the year. Against several tough opponents, Uzbekistan demonstrated discipline and strong character.
In the match against Uruguay, our team held the advantage for several minutes, but in the closing stage, the opponent’s quick attacks turned the score around.
Experts believe this loss should serve as a valuable lesson for the team. Fabio Cannavaro’s players are known for learning the right lessons from such moments.
Now, the national team is expected to continue its preparations for the 2026 World Cup with renewed energy. This defeat might become a new motivation for future victories.
As Cannavaro said at the latest press conference, “A defeat is sometimes not the end of the road, but the beginning of new victories.” These words remain a true source of inspiration for our team.
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