The Uzbekistan national team, nicknamed the White Wolves, will make their FIFA World Cup debut in 2026—marking the first appearance ever by a Central Asian nation. They are a consistent force in Asia, having reached the 2011 AFC Asian Cup semi-finals and won the 1994 Asian Games gold. Under coach Timur Kapadze, Uzbekistan secured qualification with a decisive draw against the UAE and now aim to make a memorable first showing on football’s biggest stage.