Following the draw for the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, the date, time, and cities of the first matches of the Uzbekistan national team in the historic tournament have been officially announced. The "White Wolves" will start the World Cup in Mexico and finish it in the USA - this is a huge responsibility for our national team and at the same time a kind of historical test.
Round 1: Mexico City debut against Colombia
The Uzbekistan national team will play its first World Cup match on June 18th in Mexico City against Colombia.
Start time: 09:00 (Tashkent time).
This debate is very important not only because it determines the situation in the group, but also because it shapes the team's mood, psychology, and confidence in the next stages. The high altitude, weather conditions, and fan pressure in Mexico make winning this match even more valuable.
Round 2: A big test against Portugal in Houston
On June 23, Uzbekistan will play an extremely complex and intriguing match against Portugal in Houston.
Start time: 23:00.
The match against the leading European national team, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, will seriously test the team's tactical stability and psychological preparedness. In this meeting, every mistake can be very costly, but courage and confidence must prevail over carelessness.
Round 3: Decisive in Atlanta
In the final match of the group stage, Uzbekistan will play against the winner of the 1st Intercontinental Playoffs (DR Congo / Jamaica / New Caledonia). The match will take place in Atlanta.
Start time: 05:30 (June 28).
This game can decide the fate of the group. While all possibilities are preserved, the physical fitness of the squad, the correct rotation of the coach, and the willpower of the players come to the forefront.
Conclusion: a historic path has begun
Uzbekistan's World Cup 2026 calendar is a clear destination and great expectations for fans. The matches in the arenas of Mexico and the USA will become a new stage, a new page for football in our country.
In the pre-World Cup period, tactical training, development, and stability are paramount. And the fans will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the national team on this historic journey.
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