Uzbekistan began its 2026 FIFA Series campaign with a victory on March 27, scoring twice in the second half to secure a 3–1 result.
After the break, Uzbekistan increased its attacking pressure, leading to a goal in the 59th minute by Jakhongir Urozov, who scored on his debut by reacting first to a corner kick, with Eldor Shomurodov providing the assist. In stoppage time, Alisher Odilov added a third goal with a shot into the bottom left corner in the 90+4th minute, confirming the final score.
The match marked the opening result for the team under head coach Fabio Cannavaro in the tournament. Uzbekistan is scheduled to play its second match on March 30 against Venezuela, which previously recorded a 4–1 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
The 2026 FIFA Series is an invitational international tournament organized by FIFA, bringing together national teams from different continental confederations for friendly matches. The 2026 edition features multiple groups hosted across several countries, with Uzbekistan hosting matches involving Venezuela, Gabon, and Trinidad and Tobago in Tashkent.
