Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan will make their World Cup debut against Colombia on Thursday in Mexico City. The match is the second fixture in Group K.
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The Netherlands will conclude their 2026 World Cup preparations with a friendly against Uzbekistan on Monday evening. Ronald Koeman's side seek a morale boost after mixed results in earlier warm-up matches. Uzbekistan, coached by Fabio Cannavaro, aim to build momentum ahead of their debut at the finals.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Mohammed Al Mudahka, president of the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), to oversee the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The event is set for September 10 to 24, 2026, in Samarkand, recognizing Al Mudahka's contributions to international chess and Qatar's recent successful hosting of the world championship. Al Mudahka expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the global chess community.