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National TeamUzbekistan national team adds physiotherapist and nutritionist to staff
Uzbekistan's national team, led by Fabio Cannavaro, has added physiotherapist Silvano Cotti and sports nutritionist Andrea Juliano to its backroom staff.
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PreviewUzbekistan face Iran in friendly as they look to end losing run
The Uzbekistan national team, on a run of five consecutive defeats, host Iran in a friendly international on 24 September.
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National TeamUzbekistan names squad for September camp and three friendlies
The Uzbekistan Football Association has announced the national squad for a training camp starting 21 September and friendlies against Iran, Syria, and South Korea under head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
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Match reportUzbekistan finish bottom of World Cup 2026 Group K
Uzbekistan ended their 2026 World Cup campaign bottom of Group K with zero points, scoring two goals and conceding 11 across three matches.
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National TeamUzbekistan signs football cooperation memo with Kyrgyzstan at SCO summit
Uzbekistan national football team officials signed a cooperation memorandum with Kyrgyzstan and held a cultural event at the closing of the SCO summit in Baku.
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Match reportUzbekistan U20 beats Bangladesh 2-0 in Asian Cup qualifier
Uzbekistan's U20 national team began its 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Bangladesh in Tashkent, with goals from Kuvanishbek Saydaliev and Abrayev Quvonchbek.
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OpinionCannavaro backs FIFA chief as Uzbekistan coach
Uzbekistan national team coach Fabio Cannavaro joined other former players in publicly supporting FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid a wave of European federation withdrawals.
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National TeamUzbekistan Launches Digital Mahalla Platforms
Uzbekistan presented Raqamli Mahalla, Aqlli Mahalla, and Mahalla AI platforms at the Association of Mahallas of Uzbekistan. Mahalla AI aggregates data on 8,992 mahallas, while Raqamli Mahalla allows analysis of household situations and identification of families in need. 7,786 mahalla chairpersons have registered, and the system offers 12 user roles.
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OpinionUzbekistan-Azerbaijan Summit: New Projects
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the President of Azerbaijan on June 15, 2026. New projects and agreements were signed between the two countries. The summit concluded in Bukhara.
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OpinionUzbekistan Launches Land Restoration Innovation Challenge
From 18 August to 4 September 2026, a UNDP-hosted innovation challenge aims to restore degraded and saline lands in the Amudarya and Muynak districts. The competition offers a total prize fund of US$40,000, with up to four winners receiving up to US$10,000 each.
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OpinionUzbekistan and South Korea Review Joint Research Projects at Final Review Workshop
Uzbekistan and South Korea reviewed the results of joint research projects at a Final Review Workshop in Tashkent. The projects were supported by KOICA and KRICT.
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Opinion21,000 Italians Visit Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan welcomed 21,000 Italian citizens from January to July 2026, with 95.7% traveling for leisure. Business, family visits, study, medical treatment, and commercial trips were also recorded.
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OpinionUzbekistan Imports 421,918 Tons of Potatoes
Uzbekistan imported 421,918 tons of potatoes from 11 countries in the first half of 2026, valued at US$34 million. The largest supplier was Kazakhstan, providing 337,900 tons.
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National TeamUzbekistan and Azerbaijan Sign Pension Agreement
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan's presidents signed a pension agreement on August 23. The agreement simplifies pension eligibility for citizens who have worked in both countries.
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OpinionUzbekistan FinTech Investment: $1 Billion by 2030
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan announced at the Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum on 24 August that it aims to attract $1 billion to the fintech sector by 2030. It is creating a regulatory sandbox, an Innovation Hub and a venture fund, while working on open APIs and an AI-based credit scoring model.
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OpinionIranian Investors Explore Projects in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana
Mustafa Paularab-led Iranian investors met with Ferghana Region Governor Khairullo Bozorov in Besharyk district to discuss new investment projects. The meeting covered opportunities to expand cooperation in industry, infrastructure, and logistics, and a memorandum of cooperation was signed.
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OpinionUzbekistan's Small Business Lending Rises 19% to 90.3 Trillion Som
In Uzbekistan, loans to micro, small and medium enterprises reached 90.3 trillion som, a 19% increase. The Central Bank released the figures for January-July 2026.
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OpinionUzbekistan-Azerbaijan: New Economic Cooperation Path
Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan adopted a declaration to deepen strategic partnership in 2024 and signed a cooperation treaty in 2025. The bilateral trade volume reached $795 million by the end of 2025, with a 33 percent increase recorded in January-May 2026.
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OpinionTashkent Leads Uzbekistan with 13.9 Trillion Soums Food Production in First Half of 2026
In Tashkent, large enterprises produced food products worth 13.9 trillion soums in the first half of 2026, a 12% increase from 2025.
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National TeamUzbekistan Begins Construction of Electric Bus Plant in Yazyavan District
Uzbekistan is constructing a $170 million electric bus plant in Yazyavan district. The project is a joint venture with Chinese firms Xiang Yang Tenglong Automobile and GIG Investments. Production is slated to begin in December 2027.
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OpinionUzbekistan's population density reaches 85.8 people per km²
Uzbekistan’s population density reached 85.8 people per km² on 1 July 2026, an increase of 1.5 people from 84.3 in 2025 and 6.5 people from 79.3 in 2022. The average growth was 8.2 %, with a 1.8 % rise since 2025.
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Match reportUzbekistan vs Iran friendly in Ferghana
Uzbekistan's national team will play a friendly against Iran on 24 September at Istiklol Stadium in Ferghana, under head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
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Match reportNeftchi 3:0 – Sogdiana in 19th Round
Neftchi defeated Sogdiana 3-0 at home in the 19th round. Goals: Zoran Marushich (23, 60) and Stipe Periša (90+8).
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Match reportFabio Cannavaro Defends Uzbekistan's Security Checks as World Cup Approaches
Legendary defender Fabio Cannavaro, who is leading Uzbekistan into their first-ever World Cup, addresses claims of mistreatment and intense security screenings. Meanwhile, the Netherlands narrowly avoid a major setback in their final pre-World Cup friendly, while FIFA announces new protocols for the 2026 tournament.