Today, one of the most anticipated events in the football world will take place - the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. And, of course, this process is of particular importance for millions of Uzbek fans, as for the first time in history, the Uzbekistan national team will participate in the World Cup.
The draw will take place at the Kennedy Center complex in Washington, D.C. The event will start at 22:00 Tashkent time. The UFA leadership, head coach Fabio Cannavaro, the coaching staff, and, at a special invitation from FIFA, the legend of Uzbek football Mirjalol Qosimov are participating in this prestigious event.
The distribution of baskets has been announced - Uzbekistan is in basket 3
According to the structure of the officially announced baskets, Uzbekistan was placed in the 3rd basket. This means we might face one of the super-top teams from the first basket, one of the strong teams from the second basket, and complex opponents from the fourth basket.
Leaders in Pot 1:
Canada, Mexico, USA - hosts
Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
Opponents in Pot 2:
Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Switzerland, Japan, Senegal, Iran, South Korea, Ecuador, Austria, Australia
Basket 3 (Uzbekistan's basket):
Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Paraguay, Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Cart 4:
Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand and the winners of the playoffs.
To whom might Uzbekistan fall?
Let's imagine the hypothetical group options:
One of the most difficult group options:
• Brazil
• Croatia
• Uzbekistan
• Ghana
One of the most acceptable options (light on paper):
• Canada
• Australia
• Uzbekistan
• New Zealand
Of course, there is no such thing as an "easy opponent" at the World Cup. However, due to the potential involvement of powerful teams like Spain, Argentina, or France, fans are eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Uzbekistan delegation in the USA - high spirits before the historic ceremony
The presence of Mirjalol Kasimov among the participants has special symbolic significance for the fans. The fact that our national team, representing his generation, qualified for the World Cup for the first time further increased our admiration and pride. Moreover, Cannavaro and his staff have high hopes for the draw.
How will the draw go?
Each group accepts one opponent from 4 baskets. The rule of not having 2 teams from one continent is also maintained (there can be two from Europe).
The question at the center of attention: Who will come to us?
Yes, the football world is revolving around this very question today. In Uzbekistan, millions of fans are eagerly awaiting 22:00.
What do you say about this? Which teams can be our "lucky" opponents?
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