Uzbekistan, Jordan Earn First World Cup Berths as South Korea Also Qualify
- Uzbekistan secured their first-ever World Cup appearance following a goalless match against the hosts in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
- Uzbekistan clinched the second guaranteed World Cup berth in Group A following Iran’s earlier qualification, while Jordan rose to the top of Group B after their victory over Oman.
- Jordan defeated Oman 3-0 with Ali Olwan scoring all three goals, sending them ahead of South Korea on goal difference before their final qualifier.
- Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain 2-0 in Riffa with goals from Musab Al Juwayr at 16 minutes and Abdulrahman Al Obud 12 minutes before time.
- These results confirm historic World Cup qualifications for Uzbekistan and bolster Jordan’s chances, while Saudi Arabia aims for a crucial decider with Australia.
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The Uzbekistan national team qualified for the World Cup for the first time in history. In the penultimate match in Group A of the Asian qualifiers, they drew 0-0 with the United Arab Emirates, securing second place.
Muscat. The 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States and Canada will have two teams that will debut in the most important soccer tournament. Jordan and Uzbekistan achieved for the first time in their history the pass to the Cup, while South Korea also obtained their standings in the Asian qualifier yesterday.
Rising Uzbekistan secure soccer World Cup debut, first ever Central Asian nation to qualify
By Fred He and Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — Uzbekistan qualified for its debut soccer World Cup on Thursday night, becoming the first ever Central Asian country to make it to the sport’s global showpiece. A 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi secured the White Wolves a top-two finish in Group A of Asian Qualifiers, and a ticket to the tournament next summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Uzbekistan goalkeeper Utkir Yus…
Rising Uzbekistan secure soccer World Cup debut, first ever Central Asian nation to qualify | News Channel 3-12
By Fred He and Hassan Tayir, CNN (CNN) — Uzbekistan qualified for its debut soccer World Cup on Thursday night, becoming the first ever Central Asian country to make it to the sport’s global showpiece. A 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi secured the White Wolves a top-two finish in Group A of Asian Qualifiers, and a ticket to the tournament next summer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Uzbekistan goalkeeper Utkir Yus…
Uzbekistan savour sweet taste of success after sealing World Cup spot
Uzbekistan coach Timur Kapadze lauded the efforts of his players after the Central Asian country qualified for the World Cup for the first time.The White Wolves claimed their spot at the expanded 48-team 2026 finals on Thursday with a 0-0 draw in the United Arab Emirates, which guaranteed Kapadze's side a top
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