President Shavkat Mirziyoyev extended his congratulations to Uzbekistan’s national football team, who, following their match against the UAE, qualified for the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history. The full text of the congratulatory message is available on the President’s official website.
My dear sons!
You demonstrated true courage and resilience in the qualifying matches against some of Asia’s strongest teams, securing Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup berth. I wholeheartedly congratulate you on this truly momentous victory.
Millions of football fans across our country, our entire nation, dreamed of this brilliant achievement, an achievement that will undoubtedly be inscribed in golden letters in the annals of national sport. And you have made this dream a reality through your professionalism, knowledge, experience, skill, and most importantly, your unwavering will and belief in victory – a feat worthy of the highest recognition.
On this joyous evening, this triumphant hour, the entire multinational people of Uzbekistan are rightfully proud of you.
Despite the intense competition, fierce and challenging matches, and various pressures on our team during the qualifying rounds, you secured the necessary points and once again proved the great potential of the courageous and determined youth of New Uzbekistan.
Your worthy participation in such a significant tournament is extremely valuable to us, serving as a testament to the considerable attention given to sports in recent years, including the most popular sport – football.
I am confident that this historic victory will further unite our people in pursuit of noble goals, inspire thousands of young people, and strengthen the international prestige of New Uzbekistan.
I believe that, energized by this glorious victory and deeply aware of the great honor of being the first and only representatives not only of Uzbekistan but also of the entire Central Asian region at the World Cup, which will be held next year in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, you will show even greater dedication on the field.
On this festive day, on behalf of myself and the entire nation, I warmly congratulate and express sincere gratitude to your caring, demanding, and ever-supportive mentors, all members of our national team, your parents who constantly offer prayers, dreaming of your happiness and success, your brothers, sisters and loved ones.
Congratulations to everyone on this unforgettable historic victory – a true gift to our people during the sacred days of Kurban Bayram.
Continue your victorious journey, my dear children!