The glorious ceremony held in Washington - the draw for the 2026 World Cup - caused great excitement not only in the football world, but also among Uzbek fans. The fate of our national team, preparing for its World Cup debut, also became clear on this night.
Uzbekistan has been placed in Group "K," where it has been determined that it will play against major world football powers such as Portugal and Colombia. The third opponent will be determined in March through the intercontinental playoffs.
One of the interesting situations after the draw was the cancellation of the friendly match between Uzbekistan and Portugal, scheduled for March. According to Championat.asia, the two federations had previously reached a full agreement, and all conditions for the match had been agreed upon.
However, after yesterday's draw, it became impossible to hold this match. Because according to FIFA regulations, teams that play in the same group at the World Cup cannot play a friendly match before the tournament. Therefore, both Portugal and Uzbekistan will have to find a new opponent in March.
Although this decision is unexpected, it opens up an opportunity for players to try new tactical solutions. According to the national team's headquarters, the matches scheduled for March will be an important part of the World Cup preparations.
In short, after the draw, the calendar changed, and the plans were updated. But the fans' mood is the same: we are looking forward to the summer of 2026 with great hope.
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