FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Uzbekistan vs Iran, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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Uzbekistan are hosting Iran at Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Uzbekistan Leaders

# Player Stats
Eldor Shomurod.. Matches: 8, Goals: 4
Oston Urunov Matches: 7, Goals: 4
Otabek Shukuro.. Matches: 8, Goals: 2

Iran Leaders

# Player Stats
Mehdi Taremi Matches: 8, Goals: 6
Sardar Azmoun Matches: 7, Goals: 4
Hossein Kanani Matches: 6, Goals: 2

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
0-0
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
2-2
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
1-0
International Friendly
2-1
International Friendly
1-0
International Friendly

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Milliy Stadium
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Uzbekistan 2 +2 6
2 Iran 2 +2 6
3 United Arab Emirates 2 +1 3
4 North Korea 2 -1 1
Full Standings

WCQ - AFC News

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