Has Otabek Shukurov played in a World Cup before?

2026 will be Uzbekistan's World Cup debut or return after a long absence.

What position does Otabek Shukurov play?

Otabek Shukurov plays as a midfielder for Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Uzbekistan in at the 2026 World Cup?

Uzbekistan are in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo.

When does Uzbekistan play at the World Cup?

Uzbekistan's first match is on 2026-06-17 against Colombia at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.

How old is Otabek Shukurov?

Otabek Shukurov is 30 years old.

Otabek Shukurov – Uzbekistan | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Otabek Shukurov

Date of BirthJune 22, 1996 (age 30)

Place of BirthChiroqchi, Uzbekistan

Height / Weight183 / 82

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubBaniyas SC

Career

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification Asia	14	1	1
Friendlies	2	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
Presidents Cup	1	0	0
CAFA Nations Cup	3	1	1
Pro League	18	0	2
King's Cup	29	1	1
Pro League	28	0	1
King's Cup	2	0	1
All Competitions	99	3	7

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Uzbekistan's group: Group K →

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World Cup 2026

Group K →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Colombia	2	2	0	0	3	6
2	Portugal	2	1	1	0	5	4
3	DR Congo	2	0	1	1	-1	1
4	Uzbekistan	2	0	0	2	-7	0

2026-06-17Uzbekistan vs ColombiaEstadio Azteca, Mexico City→2026-06-23Portugal vs UzbekistanNRG Stadium, Houston→2026-06-27DR Congo vs UzbekistanMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta→

2026 tournament outlook

Otabek Shukurov will represent Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Uzbekistan have been drawn in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-17 against Colombia at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. As a midfielder, Shukurov will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Uzbekistan's best World Cup finish is Debut (2026). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup

Otabek Shukurov is part of the Uzbekistan squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Fabio Cannavaro, alongside V. Nazarov, K. Alikulov, A. Abdullayev, and H. Erkinov among the key players.

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