Tokhtakhojayev gifts his BYD car to Abduholikov

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How much could Uzbekistan earn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

On June 10, the Uzbekistan national football team defeated Qatar 3–0 in the final match of the World Cup qualifiers. Following the victory, players, coaches, and staff were awarded prizes in recognition of securing a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In the final round of qualifiers, Bobur Abduholikov, who had played in four matches but was not included in the squad for the final fixtures, was initially left off the list of award recipients. However, Islam Tokhtakhojayev, who was part of the squad for the last two matches and received a BYD car from the President as a reward, decided to present his car to Abduholikov.

Srečko Katanec, who stepped down as head coach of the national team due to health issues during the final matches, was also honored with the Order of Friendship and a BYD vehicle. He gifted his car to the national team’s translator, Davron Ahmedov.

For your information, the 2026 FIFA World Cup—where Uzbekistan will make its debut—will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament will feature 48 teams divided into 12 groups. The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-place finishers, will advance to the knockout stage.