They will then travel to Houston to face Portugal on 23 June, before concluding the group stage against DR Congo in Atlanta on 27 June.
Uzbek fans are expected to travel in large numbers, following their positive impressions left during the Paris Olympics.
Supporters frequently chant a traditional anthem celebrating their descent from regional historical empire builders Timur and Babur.
Political relations between the United States and Uzbekistan remain strong ahead of the sporting event.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the American administration in Washington in February 2026 to discuss bilateral ties.
"Shavkat Mirziyoyev is my friend," Trump said when they were together at the Board of Peace in Washington.
"He’s got one of the most difficult names in history, but that’s OK, it doesn’t matter. Your country is doing great.
You’re doing great and just no problems. Every time I see him, nope, we’re doing good, no problems," Trump added.
Mirziyoyev expressed mutual respect during their diplomatic meetings late last year. The Uzbek president explicitly noted the global significance of the American leadership during their discussions in November.
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"In Uzbekistan, we call you the president of the world," Mirziyoyev told Trump.
