A major political scandal is brewing around the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. U.S. Presidential Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli has officially proposed that FIFA exclude the Iranian national team, replacing them with Italy, a team that failed to qualify for the tournament.

The Uzbekistan national ice hockey team continues to demonstrate phenomenal scoring prowess at the World Championship in Division IIIB. In the fourth-round match, our compatriots reaffirmed their status as favorites by securing a commanding victory over the Luxembourg team.

The capital of Uzbekistan has witnessed a major triumph for the national martial arts school. At the ongoing WT World Taekwondo Junior Championships in Tashkent, national team member Yosinbek Odilov ascended to the top step of the podium, reaffirming Uzbekistan's status as one of the leading nations in the sport.

The global chess community is on the verge of a historic sensation: Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov is nearing victory at the Candidates Tournament. His current performance is already being hailed as one of the most stunning breakthroughs in chess history, drawing comparisons to the legendary achievements of Bobby Fischer.

Uzbekistan's national futsal team is returning to a proven strategy. One of the most decorated coaches in the history of Uzbek futsal, Spaniard José María Méndez, has officially signed a two-year contract with the national Federation. Fans are eagerly anticipating a repeat of the 2016 triumph when the team reached the very top of the Asian podium under his leadership.

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has surged to the top of the FIDE Candidates 2026 after a key victory over one of the favorites, Fabiano Caruana.

Uzbekistan has officially launched its 2026 sports season, bringing together thousands of young athletes across the country in a major national competition.

Two rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place in April due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to the series organizers and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

Uzbekistan will host matches of the new international FIFA Series tournament in spring 2026. The dates and participating teams for the mini-tournament have been announced.

Ukraine will not take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic Games on March 6 in protest against allowing Russia and Belarus to compete with their national symbols.

Bakhromjon Gaziev, President of the Uzbekistan Equestrian Federation, won first place at an international show jumping tournament in Abu Dhabi, outperforming more than 60 competitors and confirming Uzbekistan’s growing presence in global equestrian sport.

The Winter Olympic Games have officially opened in Italy, with the ceremony in Milan launching two weeks of competitions across several mountain and urban clusters.

The regular reporting and election congress of the Uzbekistan Football Association was held in Tashkent on January 30.

The Uzbekistan Boxing Championship has kicked off in Tashkent. According to the National Olympic Committee, 278 athletes from all regions of the country are taking part in the tournament.

The London club has announced 41-year-old Englishman Liam Rosenor as the head coach of the first team, with a contract running until summer 2032.

Russian football could return to European competitions as early as next year, with the Russian Football Union planning talks with UEFA in January 2026.

FIFA has approved a record prize fund for the 2026 World Cup. It is now clear exactly how much the Uzbekistan national team is guaranteed to receive for its debut participation in the tournament, regardless of its on-field results.

Uzbekistan’s national football team will play its 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches in Mexico and the United States. According to the official schedule released by FIFA, the team will compete in Mexico City, Houston, and Atlanta.

Nineteen-year-old Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov claimed a historic victory at the Chess World Cup in Goa, India, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s history and securing a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

The Indonesian Football Federation has entered the final stage of selecting a new head coach and is considering Uzbek specialist Timur Kapadze among the top candidates. According to Goal Media, the shortlist also includes two others: former “Persija” coach Thomas Doll from Germany and former Iraq national team manager Jesús Casas.