Uzbekistan prepares for World Cup 2026 debut with Cannavaro as coach
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Uzbekistan's national soccer team, the White Wolves, is set to make its World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament, starting on June 11. Fabio Cannavaro, the former World Cup-winning player, leads the team as head coach. This participation marks a significant milestone for the Uzbek squad, as they aim to perform on the world stage. The Guardian will provide coverage of teams from the 48 countries qualifying for the tournament in the lead-up to the opening match.
- •Uzbekistan's first World Cup appearance is on June 11.
- •Fabio Cannavaro is the head coach of the team.
- •The tournament features 48 qualifying countries.
- •Coverage includes previews from multiple media outlets.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 team guide
"With a World Cup winner at the helm in Fabio Cannavaro, the White Wolves make their tournament debut This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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