Fabio Cannavaro appointed Uzbekistan head coach for 2026 World Cup debut
Published on: Oct. 7, 2025, 2:24 p.m. | Source: India Today
Italian World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro has been appointed as Uzbekistan's national football team head coach, guiding the Central Asian nation into their first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 2026. The move signals Uzbekistan's ambition to make a mark on the world stage, bolstered by key players and a globally experienced coaching staff.
