Khaydarov announces Uzbekistan U23 squad for AFC U23 Asian Cup

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The head coach of Uzbekistan’s youth national football team, Ravshan Khaydarov, has named the squad for the AFC U23 Asian Cup, which will take place in Saudi Arabia from 6 to 24 January 2026.

It is noted that Uzbekistan will be represented at the tournament by the U21 national team.

Uzbekistan has been drawn into Group C, where its opponents will be Iran, the Republic of Korea and Lebanon.

The team will open its campaign on 7 January against the host nation. The match against Iran is scheduled for 10 January, followed by a game against the Republic of Korea on 13 January.

Uzbekistan squad:

Maksim Murkayev, Saidkhon Khamidov, Dilshod Murtazoyev, Giyosjon Rizakulov, Ozodbek Ergashev, Ravshan Khayrullayev, Sardor Bakhromov, Mukhammadali Reimov, Saidumarkhon Saidnurullayev, Rustambek Fomin, Asilbek Jumayev, Umar Rustamov, Islom Anvarov, Azizbek Tulkunbekov, Meyirbek Rejabaliev, Bekhruz Karimov, Amirbek Saidov, Shokhjakhon Yorkinboev, Mukhammadbobur Karimov, Dilshod Abdullayev, Samandar Muratbayev, Nurlan Ibraimov, Abdugafur Khaydarov.