Kazakhstan will host the UEFA Super Cup for the first time. On September 15, the UEFA Executive Committee selected Astana Arena as the venue for the 2028 match.

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has won the US Open for the first time in her career, defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final. The victory gave the 27-year-old her third Grand Slam title and confirmed her rise to the top of the WTA rankings.

Uzbekistan national team rider Bekzod Kurbanov took second place in a 145 cm class at the Chiemsee Pferdefestival 2026 international show jumping tournament in Germany. The CSI2* event was held from September 2 to 6 and brought together more than 300 athletes from over 20 countries.

The Uzbekistan Futsal Super Cup 2026 between BMB PFC and SQB PFC is taking place at Humo Arena on September 2. The event has drawn a number of internationally recognised football legends as special guests.

The Central Asian Water Polo Championship for men’s and women’s teams will take place in Tashkent from August 26 to 28. The tournament will bring together 12 teams representing three countries — Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The information was confirmed in reports published on August 26.

The national teams of Uzbekistan and Iran will meet in a friendly during the September international window. The match will form part of Fabio Cannavaro’s preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

Uzbekistan’s national weightlifting team won 10 medals in a single day at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships in Tashkent. The haul included three gold, six silver and one bronze medal.

The national chess teams of Uzbekistan and the United States will face each other in a rapid and blitz team match in Miami on 27–28 July, providing a major test ahead of the FIDE Chess Olympiad, scheduled to take place in Samarkand from 15 to 27 September. The event will feature five players currently ranked in the world's top 10.

Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov has finished among the ten fastest players at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Uzbek international ranked sixth in the tournament's top-speed standings, highlighting his outstanding athletic ability on football's biggest stage.

Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2–1 in the World Cup 2026 semifinal and secure a place in the final, where they will face Spain.

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon after more than five years ended after just 69 seconds. The Irish fighter suffered a right leg injury early in his bout against Max Holloway, forcing the referee to stop the contest and award Holloway a TKO victory.

FIFA may review its ban on Russian teams competing in international tournaments following the International Olympic Committee’s decision to temporarily restore the status of the Russian Olympic Committee.

The 2026 World Cup has produced new quarterfinal matchups after a dramatic series of last-16 encounters. The biggest shock was the elimination of five-time world champions Brazil, while Morocco, France and England kept their title hopes alive.

An uncompromising Pyrenean confrontation is set to become the marquee matchup of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after the national teams of Spain and Portugal successfully cleared their opening playoff hurdles. While the "Red Fury" displayed an academic masterclass against Austria, the Portuguese navigated a dramatic thriller against Croatia, where the outcome was decided in the final seconds under heavy intervention from the VAR system. Now, the two powerhouse nations of the Iberian Peninsula face a direct duel for a coveted spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.

The Uzbekistan national football team has completed the final phase of preparations for its historic debut at the FIFA World Cup, where it will face a formidable Colombian side in the opening round of the group stage. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Fabio Cannavaro and team captain Eldor Shomurodov shared the squad's mindset ahead of competing in the highly challenging Group K, which also features Portugal. The official World Cup debut of the "White Wolves" will be a moment of truth for millions of fans across the republic.

The long-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring an expanded format of 48 national teams for the first time in history, has officially kicked off with thrilling encounters and fierce battles in Group A. The opening match at the legendary Azteca Stadium saw tournament co-hosts Mexico secure a confident 2:0 victory over South Africa. Mexico's Julián Quiñones scored the historic first goal of the tournament in just the 9th minute, while Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead in the 67th minute. The clash proved highly volatile, with the referee issuing three red cards: sending off South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane, as well as Mexico's César Montes during stoppage time.

Kazakhstan is betting big on European-level football. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, alongside legendary Spanish forward David Villa, visited the unique Atletico Madrid Academy in the Almaty region. On ultra-modern pitches, Spanish strategists are refining future stars from hundreds of children who cleared a rigorous nationwide selection process. A massive infrastructure expansion lies ahead for the project.

The festival of grace, strength, and flawless technique in Tashkent has concluded with an absolute triumph for the domestic school of gymnastics. At the home Challenge World Cup series, Uzbek athletes did not merely challenge the world's elite; they packed the national medal tally with a comprehensive set of awards. From intricate routines on the rings to vibrant floor exercises, our gymnasts proved they are primed to win across all apparatuses.

A convincing victory over India has not only propelled our compatriots into the Asian Cup knockout stages but also secured a direct ticket to the World Cup. Now, the young talents are preparing to defend the nation's honor on the grand stages of Qatar.

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov has officially joined the global sports elite. His transfer value has surpassed the incredible €100 million mark, placing the young player alongside the biggest stars of the modern era. Today, Khusanov is not just a talent, but one of the most expensive and sought-after assets on the European market.