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In 2025, the Uzbekistan national football team achieved several historic achievements. For the first time, the "White Wolves" won an international trophy – the FACA Nations Cup. But even more significant was the team's qualification for the 2026 World Cup. However, it wasn't only the senior team that distinguished itself on the world stage. The Uzbek youth team (U17) won the Asian Cup in their respective age category.
This achievement underscores the correctness of the chosen course for football development in the country, pursued by the Uzbekistan Football Association. Fans can track the results and match schedule of Uzbek national teams across various age groups using Sport Prognozlar . The information portal features match statistics, live broadcast previews, and predictions for major sporting events.
The youth team's path to the top of the continental championship
The tournament took place from April 3 to 20, 2025, in Saudi Arabia. The championship, the second of its kind, brought together 16 U17 teams from across Asia. Such competitions are gaining popularity due to the emergence of numerous young talents in Asia, who are being scouted by football scouts. The Uzbekistan team's path to the final was as follows:
- in the group stage, they confidently dealt with their opponents, defeating Thailand 4:1, China 2:1 and Saudi Arabia 3:0;
- In the quarter-finals, the Uzbeks faced the United Arab Emirates and confidently won 3:1;
- In the semi-finals they met no resistance from North Korea 3:0.
This performance demonstrates the level of skill of young Uzbek football players.
Dramatic finale of the competition
The final match was against the tournament hosts, Saudi Arabia U17. The home team was given the most comfortable conditions possible. The Uzbek youths felt the "hospitality" of the local organizers already in the first half, when two of their players were sent off. But even with nine men, the "young white wolves" didn't retreat into defense, but instead aggressively counterattacked, yielding results. Muhammad Khakimov and Sadriddin Khasanov each scored a goal, securing their country the championship title.
Individual awards for young Uzbek football players
The seventeen-year-old players from Uzbekistan stood out among their peers for their skill and preparation. Several players representing the team received incentive awards following the competition:
- Nematullokh Rustamzhonov became the best goalkeeper of the Asian Cup;
- Asilbek Aliyev is the tournament’s top scorer with five goals;
- Sadriddin Khasanov is the championship MVP for his four goals and leadership qualities.
The successes of Uzbek teams at various age levels demonstrate that the national team can rely on its immediate reserves. Therefore, the team's achievements will continue in the coming decade.
