Fabio Cannavaro appointed head coach of Uzbekistan national team: contract for 4 million euros.

Fabio Cannavaro becomes head coach of the Uzbekistan national team

According to inkorr.com: The Uzbekistan national football team has appointed Italian Fabio Cannavaro as the head coach of the national team. This information is reported by 'Glavkom'.

Fabio Cannavaro, a 52-year-old specialist, will lead the Uzbekistan national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

According to media reports, the Italian's salary will be about 4 million euros per year.

Before his appointment in Uzbekistan, Cannavaro managed various teams, including China's 'Evergrande', Saudi Arabia's 'Al-Nasr', as well as Italian clubs 'Benevento' and 'Udinese', and Croatian 'Dinamo' Zagreb.

Fabio Cannavaro is the holder of the 'Ballon d'Or' in 2006 and a world champion.

The 2026 World Cup will host 48 teams, which will be divided into 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group and eight best third-placed teams will advance to the round of 16.

The opening match of the World Cup is scheduled for June 11, 2026, in Mexico City, and the final will take place in New York on July 19.

The appointment of Fabio Cannavaro could be an important step for the development of Uzbek football, especially in preparation for 2026. His experience in managing teams at various levels gives hope for successful performances on the international stage.