The national football team of Uzbekistan has ranked 60th in the updated FIFA world ranking, losing ten positions after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Despite the decline in the global list, the team remains the highest-ranked national team in Central Asia. In the revised list, regional rivals are ranked lower: Tajikistan is at 101st place, Kyrgyzstan is at 106th, Kazakhstan is at 111th, and Turkmenistan is in 141st place.
Within the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the Uzbekistan national team currently holds seventh place. The overall FIFA ranking includes 211 national teams. Spain became the leader of the world ranking after recently winning the 2026 World Cup title, while San Marino remains at the bottom of the table.
During its debut participation in the 2026 World Cup, Uzbekistan was eliminated in the group stage, finishing fourth in Group K. The team suffered three consecutive defeats against Colombia (1:3), Portugal (0:5), and the Democratic Republic of Congo (1:3).
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 90 deaths resulting from accidents were registered in Uzbekistan during the first half of the current year. Meanwhile, the total number of emergencies in the country decreased from 49 to 22.
At a press conference held on July 7, an official representative of the agency stated that the implementation of reforms and the tightening of control measures contribute to a positive trend in the situation. Thanks to these comprehensive actions, the number of people injured in emergencies has decreased from 132 to 68.
Road traffic accidents continue to be one of the key causes of emergencies. In this regard, preventive measures have been intensified jointly with the Ministry of Transport to eliminate road surface defects and install appropriate warning signs.
There is a trend towards a decrease in the number of fires: the total number of fires in the republic has decreased from 5176 to 4558, which is a reduction of 12%. Among fire incidents, the number of injured people has decreased from 63 to 39, and the number of fatalities has decreased from 39 to 33.
Despite the start of the swimming season, an improvement in the situation with water accidents has been noted. The number of drowning cases has decreased from 91 to 82, and the number of fatalities has decreased from 109 to 94. It should be noted that in all drowning cases, both last year and this year, victims were rescued from the water.
As part of ensuring safety on water bodies, about 50 small vessels, motorboats, and jet skis were detained for violating regulations. Most of these vessels did not meet technical inspection requirements, lacked state registration numbers, or were operated without driver's licenses, including operating under the influence of alcohol.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations strongly urges citizens relaxing near water bodies to use life jackets and strictly adhere to the established boat load limits. Previously, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan had already increased control during the heat wave due to the increased risk of fires, and rescuers also presented reports on measures to minimize water risks for the first half of the year.
