Uzbekistan and Iran to Play Friendly on September 24

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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 and Iran to Play Friendly on September 24
The game is scheduled for September 24 at Istiqlol Stadium in Fergana, the Uzbekistan Football Association announced.

Uzbekistan and Iran have faced each other several times in recent years. In the 2025 CAFA Nations Cup final, Uzbekistan defeated Iran 1–0 after extra time. The teams also played a friendly in November 2025, which ended in a 0–0 draw.

For Cannavaro’s side, the September fixture will be part of preparations for the next major continental tournament. Uzbekistan have been drawn into Group B at the 2027 AFC Asian Cup alongside Jordan, Bahrain and North Korea.

The continental tournament is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia from January 7 to February 5, 2027. Uzbekistan are also set to play an away friendly against the Republic of Korea on October 6.

Fabio Cannavaro has been in charge of the Uzbekistan national team since 2025.

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