FIFA has officially begun reviewing bids for the hosting rights of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027. Taking into account the recent football reforms, infrastructure development, and growing international reputation of Turkic-speaking nations, the football associations of Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have jointly submitted their candidacy, expressing strong confidence in their ability to stage the tournament
Today, the Uzbekistan Football Association held the latest session of its Coaches’ Council. The agenda included discussions on the Uzbekistan U-17 national team’s preparation plan for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup, as well as the appointment of a new head coach for the U-18 national team. During the meeting, head coach Askar Khalmuratov and
Uzbekistan U-18 national team led by head coach Askar Kholmuratov faced Tajikistan in the third-place match of the “CAFA U20 Championship 2025”. The match ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time, with Tajikistan emerging victorious in the penalty shootout. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan 1–1 Tajikistan 🇹🇯(Penalty shootout — 2:4) Uzbekistan U-18 Starting XI: Bogdan Odinaev (GK)
Today, on June 4th, the Uzbekistan U-18 national team, coached by Askar Khalmuratov, played their first match against Belarus and lost 0-2. The second match between the teams will take place on June 7th.
The Uzbekistan U-23 national football team will play against Russia in June. Before the friendly match against France, the Olympic team candidates will play against Russia in Fergana. The friendly matches will take place on June 5 and 8. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Russia 🇷🇺🗓 June 5, 8🏟 Fergana Region