is considered by some to be the successor of the Turan. Rivalries The main rivals of the Uzbekistan national team are the countries of Central Asia, the national teams of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. However, the main and most important rivals of the national team of Uzbekistan are Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. The matches between the countries of Central Asia have always aroused great interest among fans throughout the region, in spite of Uzbekistan's dominance since the fall of the USSR. Football is one of the instruments of rivalry between the states of Central Asia, dating back to the Soviet era. Kit sponsorship Home stadium From the moment of its formation (1992) until the end of 2012, the main home stadium of the Uzbekistan national football team was the Pakhtakor Central Stadium in Tashkent, built and opened in 1956. This stadium is also the venue for home matches of Pakhtakor Football Club. During the USSR, this stadium was home for the Uzbekistan SSR national team. Was reconstructed in 1996, 2008 and 2012 and currently holds 35,000 spectators (before this capacity was 55,000 spectators). For today's time the national team of Uzbekistan holds only some of the matches at Pakhtakor Stadium. From 2013 to the present, the main home stadium of the Uzbekistan national team is the Milliy Stadium (until 2018 was named Bunyodkor Stadium), built in 2008–2012 and accommodating 34,000 spectators. This stadium is also a home for the Bunyodkor Football Club. Home venues record Last updated: 20 November 2022. Statistics include official FIFA-recognised matches only. Recent results and forthcoming fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. 2022 2023 Coaching staff Coaching history Players Current squad The following players were called up for the friendly matches. Match dates: 16 and 20 November 2022 Opposition: and Caps and goals correct as of: 20 November 2022, after the match against Recent call-ups The following players have been called for the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent. U23 Included in the U-23 national team. PRE Preliminary squad standby. SUS Player suspended. INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. RET Retired from the national team. WD Player withdrew from the squad for non-injury related reasons. Player records Players in bold are still active with Uzbekistan. Most capped players Top goalscorers Competitive