Media: Cannavaro to Continue as Uzbekistan Head Coach

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The head coach of the Uzbekistan national football team, Fabio Cannavaro, will continue his work with the national team and prepare it for the 2027 Asian Cup, according to a report by Championat.asia.

According to the publication's source, the management of the Uzbekistan Football Association has decided to maintain its trust in the Italian specialist. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Cannavaro will continue to lead the national team in preparation for the next major international tournament, the Asian Cup, which will be held in Saudi Arabia.

The publication notes that the coaching staff will be tasked with achieving a high result at the continental championship, including competing for the championship title.

Cannavaro is expected to prepare a plan for the next training camps in the coming days and begin a new phase of preparation. The coaching staff will reportedly pay special attention to the further formation of the national team squad and comprehensive preparation for the tournament.

At the time of publication, the Uzbekistan Football Association had not officially confirmed this information.