Uzbekistan
Reforms, remittances and rising hope.
Uzbekistan, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Asian Cup Semifinal 2011. Uzbekistan reached the AFC Asian Cup semifinal in 2011 — long signaling they were coming.
- $91.0B Economy. Uzbekistan's total economy is worth $91.0B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- $2K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Uzbekistan is $2K — ranked #42 of 48 WC nations.
- Squad Worth $65M. Uzbekistan's 2026 squad is valued at $65M — #44 of 48 nations, about 4% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- FIFA World #57. Uzbekistan enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #57 in the world by FIFA, coached by T. Kapadze.
- Eldor Shomurodov: Serie A Star. Eldor Shomurodov of Roma is among the first Uzbeks to break into a top-5 European league as a starter.
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev. Their crown jewel is valued at $6M — about 10% of the entire Uzbekistan squad.
- First Ever World Cup. Uzbekistan will play at its first-ever FIFA World Cup in 2026 — 34 years after independence from the USSR.
- Fastest-Rising AFC Nation. Uzbekistan has been knocking on the World Cup door for years — and finally broke through for 2026.
- Silk Road Football. The country at the heart of the ancient Silk Road is now a World Cup nation — football's newest frontier.
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
Uzbekistan's World Cup squad
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Russian Premier League standout — Uzbekistan's most creative young midfielder.
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Meet the nation
Uzbekistan is opening its economy after decades of isolation. Young population, reform-driven growth, and a first-ever World Cup ticket.
Uzbekistan qualified for its first-ever men's World Cup for 2026.
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Uzbekistan FAQ
What is Uzbekistan's financial personality?
Uzbekistan is "The Silk Road Riser". Uzbekistan is opening its economy after decades of isolation. Young population, reform-driven growth, and a first-ever World Cup ticket.
How wealthy is Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has a GDP per capita of $3K, a total economy of $91.0B, and median household wealth of $2K. It ranks #42 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Uzbekistan's savings rate?
Households in Uzbekistan save about 14% of disposable income, and 1% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #57 by FIFA, coached by T. Kapadze, with Abbosbek Fayzullaev as their star player (market value $6M). Their full squad is valued at $65M.
Which group is Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?
Uzbekistan is drawn in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Uzbekistan's biggest football achievements?
Uzbekistan's honours include: WC debut 2026, AFC SF 2011.
