Uzbekistan national football team played to a 0–0 draw with Venezuela national football team in the second round of the FIFA Series 2026™ international tournament in Tashkent on March 30, with the match at Milliy (formerly Bunyodkor) Stadium ultimately decided by penalties in favor of Uzbekistan.
In the match, Venezuela set up a solid defensive approach and maintained an even position through regular time, with neither side scoring. After a balanced contest and a series of exchanges, the match remained 0–0 at full time and proceeded to a penalty shootout, which Uzbekistan won 5–4, granting them the tournament victory under the competition rules that call for shootouts if matches end in draws.
Earlier in the tournament, Uzbekistan had secured a 3–1 win over Gabon national football team, while in a separate group match Gabon defeated Trinidad and Tobago national football team on penalties following a 2–2 draw at full time.
The FIFA Series is a biennial international friendly tournament organised by FIFA, featuring teams from multiple confederations and designed to provide competitive match experience for national sides. The 2026 edition in Tashkent involves four teams – Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Gabon, and Trinidad and Tobago – competing over two match days.
