FIFA U-17 World Cup
The Central Asian side arrive as AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 champions, a triumph that underlined their strength at youth level and cemented their reputation as one of Asia’s brightest emerging teams.
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Previous appearances: 3
Best finish: Quarter-finalists (2011, 2023)
2023 record: Quarter-finals
How they got there: AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 champions
Head coach: Islom Ismoilov
Fun fact: Uzbekistan also achieved back-to-back qualification in their first two appearances on the global stage
Group J Fixtures: Paraguay (Nov 5), Republic of Ireland (Nov 8), Panama (Nov 11)
Previous appearances: 3
Best finish: Quarter-finalists (2011, 2023)
2023 record: Quarter-finals
How they got there: AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 champions
Head coach: Islom Ismoilov
Fun fact: Uzbekistan also achieved back-to-back qualification in their first two appearances on the global stage
Group J Fixtures: Paraguay (Nov 5), Republic of Ireland (Nov 8), Panama (Nov 11)
#AFCU17 | Final: Uzbekistan 2-0 Saudi Arabia
It was a dominant campaign in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, where head coach Islom Ismoilov masterminded a disciplined performance that combined tactical organisation with attacking flair.
Uzbekistan swept aside opponents with confidence and composure, conceding just three goals throughout the entire tournament.
Uzbekistan swept aside opponents with confidence and composure, conceding just three goals throughout the entire tournament.
Bunyodkor winger Sadriddin Khasanov stole the spotlight with his standout performances, earning him the Best Player award at Saudi Arabia 2025 and will be relied upon to deliver the goods.
Uzbekistan open their campaign against Paraguay with the Republic of Ireland and Panama following suit, with all three having the potential to provide stiff challenges.
The young White Wolves, however, will look to announce themselves to the world in Qatar after having conquered Asia.
Uzbekistan open their campaign against Paraguay with the Republic of Ireland and Panama following suit, with all three having the potential to provide stiff challenges.
The young White Wolves, however, will look to announce themselves to the world in Qatar after having conquered Asia.
