Uzbekistan to Face Russia in Tashkent During November FIFA Window

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Uzbekistan’s national football team will play a friendly against Russia on 12 November in Tashkent. The match will take place at Pakhtakor Stadium during FIFA’s November international window.

Uzbekistan to Face Russia in Tashkent During November FIFA Window
The Uzbekistan Football Association announced the fixture, with the national team coached by Fabio Cannavaro. The game forms part of Uzbekistan’s international programme for the November FIFA window.

The previous meeting between the national teams of Uzbekistan and Russia took place in Tashkent on 20 November 2022. That friendly ended in a goalless 0–0 draw. The upcoming fixture will give the two sides another opportunity to meet on the pitch.

Both teams played their most recent matches on 6 October. Uzbekistan lost 0–2 away to South Korea, while Russia drew 3–3 with Nigeria.

According to the FIFA ranking published on 7 October, Russia are 35th in the world, while Uzbekistan occupy 59th place.

The match in Tashkent will be played as part of the international FIFA calendar. The fixture will allow Uzbekistan to continue its preparations during the international window and test itself against the Russian national team.

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