Uzbekistan

Shomurodov and Khusanov lead Uzbekistan's first World Cup squad

Jun 1, 2026; Edmonton, Ontario, CAN; Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (14) carries the ball past Team Canada defender Alfie Jones (3) during the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Uzbekistan reach first World Cup as government investment pays off

Jun 1, 2026; Edmonton, Ontario, CAN; Team Canada midfielder Nathan Saliba (25) makes a pass in front of Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov (2) during the second half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Uzbekistan reach first World Cup as government investment pays off

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Uzbekistan v Qatar - Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - June 10, 2025 Uzbekistan players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Canada extend manager Marsch's contract through 2030 World Cup

Jun 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Canada head coach Jesse Marsch looks on during the first half against El Salvador during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at Shell Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The first 48-team World Cup – more opportunities, less jeopardy?

The New York New Jersey Stadium, temporarily renamed from MetLife stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey on May 7.

Syrian forces detain Uzbek fighters in security sweep

Nearly 3,000 athletes, coaches lobby IOC’s Kirsty Coventry as concerns rise over fencing federation

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Ceremonies - Closing Ceremony - Verona Olympic Arena, Verona, Italy - February 22, 2026. IOC President Kirsty Coventry delivers a speech during the closing ceremony REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Swiss court discontinues Karimova trial

FILE PHOTO: Designer Gulnara Karimova (L), daughter of Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov, stands with a model after presenting her Guli Collection at China Fashion Week in Beijing October 30, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo

Chess-Uzbekistan's Sindarov makes dream start to Candidates Tournament

Philippines and North Korea qualify for Women’s World Cup with top-six placings in Asian event

Hong Song Ok scores one of her three goals for DPR Korea in the 4-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the Women’s Asian Cup play-offs on the Gold Coast, Australia on March 19, 2026.

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