The Uzbekistan Football Association has officially released the match schedule for the group stage of the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup, which is set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. The national squad is facing a challenging path ahead as they prepare to compete against formidable opponents on the continental stage.

According to the approved fixtures, the Uzbekistan national team will kick off their campaign on January 8 with a match against Jordan. The encounter is scheduled to take place at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium, starting at 21:30 Tashkent time.

In the second round of the group stage, the team will face the DPRK national team. This fixture is set for January 12 at the Kingdom Arena, with the kickoff slated for 18:30 as the squad aims to secure vital points.

During the final match of the group stage on January 17, the Uzbek representatives will test their strength against Bahrain. This crucial encounter is planned to be held at 18:30 at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City stadium.

As a reminder, prior to the continental tournament, the team is expected to play two friendly matches during the designated FIFA windows. The first match will take place on November 12 in Tashkent against Russia, followed by a second fixture on November 17 in Doha, Qatar, against Saudi Arabia.

Source: www.gazeta.uz