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Uzbekistan Reviewed World Cup Matches

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Latest Uzbekistan national team football matches: every report comes with full stats, xG analysis and the Crime Index of the result.

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Average Crime Index
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Matches flagged as anomaly (60%+)

Current squad — Uzbekistan national team

Goalkeepers

  • 1U. Yusupov
  • 12A. Nematov
  • 16B. Ergashev

Defenders

  • 2A. Khusanov
  • 4F. Sayfiev
  • 5R. Ashurmatov
  • 15U. Eshmurodov
  • 18A. Abdullaev
  • 25A. Ulmasaliev
  • 26J. Urozov

Midfielders

  • 3K. Alijonov
  • 6A. Mozgovoy
  • 7O. Shukurov
  • 8J. Iskanderov
  • 9O. Hamrobekov
  • 10Ruslanbek Jiyanov
  • 11O. Orunov
  • 13S. Nasrullayev
  • 17D. Khamdamov
  • 23S. Esanov
  • 24B. Karimov

Attackers

  • 14E. Shomurodov
  • 19A. Ganiyev
  • 20A. Amonov
  • 21I. Sergeev
  • 22A. Fayzullaev

Uzbekistan Squad: Latest Match

Uzbekistan — Colombia · 3-4-2-1
  • 1U. YusupovG
  • 2A. KhusanovD
  • 18A. AbdullaevD
  • 5R. AshurmatovD
  • 24B. KarimovM
  • 6A. MozgovoyM
  • 7O. ShukurovM
  • 13S. NasrullaevM
  • 22A. FayzullaevF
  • 11O. UrunovF
  • 14E. ShomurodovF
Coach: Fabio Cannavaro
Index: 56%18 July 2026

Uzbekistan vs Colombia 1:3 — Goals from Muñoz and Díaz in Different Halves Sealed the Win

Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1, backing up a modest xG edge (1.61 to 1.16).

Index: 80%17 July 2026

Portugal vs Uzbekistan 5:0 — A Ronaldo Brace and a Statistically Rare Rout

Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Round of 32, and while Roberto Martinez's side were clear favorites on xG (2.61 to 0.24), the model rates this exact scoreline at only around 11% probability.

Index: 45%29 June 2026

Congo DR — Uzbekistan 3:1: Missing Often, Winning Anyway

Accuracy is an overrated virtue when the chances arrive in bulk. Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3:1 while sending 14 shots off target — more than its opponent attempted at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the head coach of the Uzbekistan national team?

Per the most recently analyzed match (Uzbekistan — Colombia) — Fabio Cannavaro.

How many players are in the Uzbekistan national team's current squad?

26 players: goalkeepers — 3, defenders — 7, midfielders — 11, attackers — 5.

How often do Uzbekistan's match results diverge from the xG-expected outcome?

Bravsen has analyzed 3 matches — average Crime Index 60, with 1 scoring 60+ (the threshold for an anomalous gap between the result and the xG model).

6 articles have been reviewed for Uzbekistan's national team, all within the FIFA World Cup.

Uzbekistan Matches in the Database

Recent results include a 1:3 loss to Congo DR, a heavy 0:5 defeat to Portugal, and a 1:3 loss to Colombia. Six pieces document the team's debut tournament at the world level.