The Uzbekistan national team will face Iran in a friendly international on 24 September. The match offers a chance for a fresh start after the team lost all five of their matches during the June international window.
Those defeats came against Congo DR, Portugal, Colombia, Netherlands, and Canada. In their 2026 World Cup qualifying group, Uzbekistan currently sit in fourth place with zero points from three matches. These results provide a key backdrop for the team's upcoming fixtures.
The encounter with Iran demands a different approach. The last four head-to-head meetings have produced two 2-2 draws and two 0-0 stalemates. Iran, for their part, are in solid form, having drawn with Egypt and Belgium in June.
For Uzbekistan, the primary objective is to halt the losing streak and rebuild player confidence. Head coach Srečko Katanec is expected to make changes to the lineup and tactics. Following this friendly, the national team will begin planning for a new cycle, building on the current squad and stats.
