Khozhimat Erkinov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev have impressed in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Al Wahda midfielder Erkinov opened the scoring in the 16th minute against Iran. CSKA Moscow midfielder Fayzullaev converted a direct free-kick at the beginning of the second half. The two teams shared the spoils, 2-2.
Fayzullaev has four goals in his last four games for Uzbekistan. Erkinov has two goal contributions in the World Cup qualifiers.