Uzbekistan Faces Uruguay in Crucial Friendly Ahead of World Cup

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — Uzbekistan will face Uruguay in an international friendly match on Monday as both teams prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match will take place at Hang Jebat Stadium.

Uzbekistan is entering the match with momentum, aiming for their fifth consecutive victory after recently beating Kuwait 2-0 under new manager Fabio Cannavaro. Uzbekistan qualified for the World Cup for the first time in history in June and have shown impressive form leading up to the tournament, currently unbeaten in their last 11 matches.

“We are looking forward to this match as it represents a great challenge for us,” Cannavaro said. “We want to continue building confidence as we prepare for the World Cup.” Uzbekistan’s defense has been strong, having kept three clean sheets in their last three games.

Uruguay, on the other hand, is looking to maintain their unbeaten streak in this friendly. They recently secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic and are working to solidify their squad ahead of the World Cup.

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa has selected a mix of experienced players and newcomers as they continue to develop their game. Despite some injuries, they finished fourth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying process.

Uruguay’s defender was sidelined due to injury, while their striker also missed the match. Still, the team aims to expand on their recent success with a solid performance against Uzbekistan.

Both teams are eager for this match to build their respective preparations for the World Cup, with Uzbekistan keen to demonstrate their progress and Uruguay aiming for a commanding win.

Kickoff is set for Monday evening, and fans are anticipating an exciting match as these two teams seek to assert their dominance before the world tournament.