Uzbekistan will make Atlanta its home for this summer’s World Cup, according to a person with knowledge of the decision. The team will use Atlanta United’s complex in Marietta as its training base.
Uzbekistan, known as the White Wolves and No. 52 in FIFA’s rankings, is appearing in the World Cup for the first time.
Uzbekistan has a short history in Atlanta. It played Mexico to a 3-3 draw at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2023.
The White Wolves, managed by Italian Fabio Cannavaro, will play at least one World Cup match in Atlanta against a playoff winner June 27.
Uzbekistan was drawn into Group K for the World Cup. It will play Colombia in Mexico City on June 17, Portugal in Houston on June 23 and its last group-stage match in Atlanta. The playoff features New Caledonia, Jamaica or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Uzbekistan’s notable players include center back Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City), striker Eldor Shomurodov (Basaksehir) and midfielder Aziz Ganiev (Al Bataeh).
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reached out to spokespeople for Atlanta United and the Uzbekistan national team for confirmation.
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