In the heart of the ancient Silk Road, a new footballing power has emerged, carrying the hopes of a region that has long waited for its moment on the global stage: the Uzbekistan National Team.
Commonly known as the White Wolves, they are the symbolic heartbeat of Central Asian football. Named after the noble predator of the steppe, they represent more than just a team; they are the pioneers of a rising continental force. While the world often looks toward the traditional giants of the AFC like Japan or South Korea, Uzbekistan holds the distinction of being the first Central Asian nation to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup, a historic breakthrough that finally rewarded decades of persistence. Their 2011 Asian Cup run, reaching the semifinals, remains one of the most emotional and enduring chapters in the nation's sporting folklore.
From the legendary Maksim Shatskikh, whose clinical finishing made him a Dynamo Kyiv icon, to the master playmaker Server Djeparov, a two-time Asian Footballer of the Year, Uzbekistan is defined by a unique brand of technical discipline mixed with physical grit. It is a spirit that has consistently transformed the side into a giant-slayer on the road to the world stage.
Now, under a fresh tactical blueprint and a youth-led revolution, the team has entered a high-velocity era spearheaded by the powerhouse presence of Eldor Shomurodov and the creative wizardry of Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the White Wolves in action for their next game.
Live broadcast of Uzbekistan matches
Where to watch Uzbekistan worldwide
If you are outside of the United States, check out the channels where you’re most likely to find Uzbekistan’s next soccer game in the table below.| Country / Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | Sport Uz |
| Australia | SBS |
| Brazil | Grupo Globo |
| Canada | TSN |
| Central Asia | Setanta Sports |
| France | beIN Sports |
| Italy | RAI |
| MENA | beIN Sports |
| Mexico | TelevisaUnivision |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport / New World TV |
| United Kingdom | BBC |
| USA | FOX Sports |
