Uzbekistan national football team head coach Srechiko Katanetz talks about the results of the third qualifying round draw for the 2026 World Cup reacted.

“All matches will be difficult, both teams are equal. It is good that national teams of countries with close relations with Uzbekistan visit Uzbekistan. We should start preparing from today,” he said.

The expert also talked about the match with Qatar.

“Qatar is a very good team, a last World Cup participant, and they have had the same squad for a long time. We respect them. However, the focus is on us. From the fans In the last game I ask for your support. “If they use us, we will definitely do well,” said the team coach.

According to Srechko Katanets, Uzbekistan can participate in the World Championships.

“I have every confidence that we will qualify for the World Cup, we are on an unbeaten run. It is very important for the players to train regularly at the club and not get injured,” he said.

It should be noted that the team’s unbeaten streak under Srechiko Katanec (excluding the penalty shootout loss to Qatar in the Asian Cup quarter-finals) reached 13 games.

According to the results of the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers draw, Uzbekistan is in Group “A” with Iran, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kyrgyzstan and North Korea. playingThe meeting will begin on September 5th.