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The upcoming Ballon d'Or will recognize the standout performer between August 2025 and July 2026, a window that includes the World Cup and major club competitions. Early favorites include Spain’s Lamine Yamal, England’s Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
France, Norway, Spain and Switzerland have reached the semifinals, delivering high‑octane performances that blend tactical discipline with unprecedented velocity.
After a lackluster World Cup showing, several Asian football associations have announced leadership changes, including the departures of Chung Mong-gyu, Hong Myung-bo, Son Heung-min and Yasser Al-Misehal, while coaches in Jordan, Qatar and Uzbekistan also face turnover.
On August 11, 1979, a chartered flight carrying the entire Pakhtakor football team and more than a hundred passengers crashed over Ukraine, killing everyone aboard. The disaster halted a rising sporting dynasty, left a permanent scar on Uzbek football, and set the stage for a nation that would later achieve its first World Cup appearance.
A retrospective ranking of the ten greatest World Cup performers, celebrating feats that have become part of football lore.
Colombia secured a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in a World Cup match that featured decisive contributions from Luis Diaz, Daniel Munoz and Jaminton Campaz, while also marking Uzbekistan's first ever World Cup goal.
Uzbekistan will become the first Central Asian team to compete in the FIFA World Cup on June 17, marking a milestone in the country's long football journey.
Uzbekistan’s 0‑0 draw with the United Arab Emirates on 5 June 2025 earned the nation its first World Cup berth, a milestone built on decades of development, a new training hub near Tashkent, and the emergence of star defender Abdukodir Khusanov under coach Fabio Cannavaro.
A look at the highlights from Matchday 6, featuring Messi, Mbappe and Haaland, and a preview of the upcoming fixtures.
From stadium upgrades to a former Ballon d'Or coach, Uzbekistan is reshaping its football landscape as it prepares for a historic World Cup debut.
A look at the financial landscape of World Cup coaching staff, highlighting the stark pay gaps and the prevalence of overseas managers.
The first joint hosting of the FIFA World Cup by three nations will feature 48 teams, a revised tournament format and a host of debutant narratives, all set against a backdrop of political and historical context.
A look at six footballers who crossed the 100‑cap threshold, their career highlights, and the lasting imprint they left on their nations and the sport.
The Dutch and Uzbek sides meet at Icahn Stadium on June 8, 2026, as both nations fine‑tune for the tournament.
Uzbekistan is set to make its first appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by a blend of youthful talent, experienced coaching, and government investment.
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada and Uzbekistan meet in a friendly in Edmonton, featuring key players and coaches, and will be broadcast on FOX Sports 2.
A look at the life, career and lasting influence of Franz Beckenbauer, the German legend whose elegance and ambition left an indelible mark on football.