[86137] Jaloliddin Masharipov out of Uzbekistan squad for 2026 World Cup
[86137] Jaloliddin Masharipov out of Uzbekistan squad for 2026 World Cup
Esteghlal football club star, Jaloliddin Masharipov, will not participate in the upcoming World Cup due to medical issues, the Uzbekistan Football Association officially announced.
A blow to Uzbekistan: Jaloliddin Masharipov out of the 2026 World Cup
Drama in the Uzbekistan national team ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup matches: Uzbekistan national team star and Esteghlal player, Jaloliddin Masharipov, will not take part in the tournament. According to a report by Varzesh 3, the reason for his absence is not an anterior cruciate ligament injury as many feared, but a herniated disc in his back that prevented him from achieving full fitness.
In an official statement released by the Uzbekistan Football Association, it was reported that the player failed to reach sufficient match fitness despite the efforts of the medical staff. As noted in Football 360, the player's medical file was submitted for review to the FIFA Medical Committee, which determined that he is not fit to participate in the tournament.
The decision came as a certain surprise, as many media channels noted that the player had even managed to participate in FIFA's official promotional filming for the World Cup. According to reports from the Esteghlal Fan Channel, his place in the final squad will be taken by player Ruslanbek Jiyanov.
Similar notices were also published on Varzesh3_onlinei, highlighting the disappointment among the team's fans who expected to see their star on the biggest world stage. These are not conflicting narratives, as all sources rely on the official announcement of the Uzbek Association.