Uzbekistan's football profile has risen significantly in recent years with a talented young generation, and domestic viewers can access World Cup matches through state-connected broadcasters UzReport TV and Milliy TV at no cost. The country's football popularity is growing rapidly, with the national team becoming increasingly competitive in Asian competitions.
Free Uzbek public broadcaster. Carries selected World Cup matches as part of national broadcasting coverage. Available on satellite and online.
Watching from outside Uzbekistan?
BBC iPlayer and ITVX together stream all 104 matches free in English and are geo-restricted to the UK. Uzbek fans can use a VPN to access English-language World Cup coverage as a supplement to local Uzbek broadcasts.
VPN use is legal in most countries. Always check local regulations.
Did You Know?
Uzbekistan has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but came close in 2022 qualifying, finishing just outside the playoff spots. Their young squad, featuring many European-based players, has made them one of the most exciting prospects in Central Asian football heading into the 2026 cycle.
Yes. UzReport TV and Milliy TV stream matches free in Uzbekistan.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is available in Uzbekistan on UzReport TV, Milliy TV.
Yes. SBS On Demand (Australia) streams all 104 World Cup matches completely free, and BBC iPlayer with ITVX (UK) carries the full tournament between them. These services are geo-restricted but a VPN such as NordVPN (https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=149286&url_id=902) unlocks them from Uzbekistan. Get NordVPN - 74% Off
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and runs through to the final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.
The 2026 World Cup opening match kicks off on June 11, 2026 at 20:00 CDT (01:00 UTC on June 12). In Uzbekistan the opening match starts at June 12 at 06:00 UZT. Subsequent matches run daily until the final on July 19, 2026, with kick-off times of 15:00, 18:00, and 21:00 CDT on most matchdays.
Yes. UzReport TV broadcasts all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Uzbekistan for free. SBS On Demand (Australia) also streams all 104 matches free, with BBC iPlayer plus ITVX covering the UK, accessible from Uzbekistan with a VPN.