Overview

• Uzbekistan secured its maiden World Cup qualification for 2026 and sought experienced leadership to strengthen its tournament debut.
• The Uzbekistan Football Association engaged Löw through its Berlin embassy, presenting both head coach and advisory role options.
• Löw spent several days weighing the proposal and chose to decline without holding any in-person meetings.
• Since stepping down as Germany coach in 2021, Löw has expressed openness to national-team positions but remains selective, having previously turned down a Saudi offer.
• The embassy’s involvement highlights Uzbekistan’s government-level commitment to professionalizing its squad ahead of the US-Canada-Mexico tournament.