Friday, 18, October, 2024

Uzbekistan will face Iran, Qatar as they learn 2026 World Cup qualifying fate after the draw for the 3rd qualifying round at a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

Group A

Iran

Qatar

UZBEKISTAN

UAE

Kyrgyzstan

DPRK

Group B

South Korea

Iraq

Jordan

Oman

Palestine

Kuwait

Group C

Japan

Australia

Saudi Arabia

Bahrain

China

Indonesia

Uzbekistan’s matches:

2024

MD 1. September 5. Uzbekistan — DPRK

MD 2. September 10. Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan

MD 3rd round. October 10. Uzbekistan — Iran

MD 4. October 15. Uzbekistan — UAE

MD 5. November 14. Qatar — Uzbekistan

MD 6. November 19. DPRK — Uzbekistan

2025

MD 7. March 20. Uzbekistan — Kyrgyzstan

MD 8. March 25. Iran — Uzbekistan

MD 9. June 5. UAE — Uzbekistan

MD 10. June 10. Uzbekistan — Qatar

Note: The top two teams from 3 groups will get direct berths to the World Cup, with 4th qualifying round to be held for 3rd and 4th-placed teams, and total of 8+ berths allocated for Asia.

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