Overview
- The Uzbekistan Football Federation officially announced Cannavaro's appointment on October 6.
- Cannavaro is tasked with leading the national team through the campaign toward the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Eugenio Albarella becomes deputy coach, bringing experience from Juventus, Udinese, Dinamo Zagreb and Japan's national team.
- Francesco Troise is named fitness coach after previous roles with Benevento, Udinese and Dinamo Zagreb.
- Antonio Chimenti takes over as goalkeeping coach, having served as Gianluigi Buffon's backup at Juventus and worked with Italy's U21 and U20 teams.