The Head of State laid the foundation stone of this modern sports complex on November 11 last year.
Currently, the stadium construction is progressing rapidly. Earth leveling has been fully completed. Foundation pouring is 95 percent done. Metal structures are arriving at the site in phases.
It should be noted that recent years have marked a period of significant changes in the domestic football landscape. In particular, the system of local championships has been reformed, children’s and youth academies have been established, and 75 large and 302 mini stadiums now operate across the regions.
As is known, in 2017, only three stadiums in the country met the standards of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation. Today, that number has grown to over ten.
Additionally, the renovation of football stadiums at 1,500 schools has enabled more than 1 million students and young people in mahallas to participate. Youth tournaments are regularly organized at the mahalla, district, regional, and national levels.
These efforts are starting to produce results.
The national Olympic football team participated in the Olympic Games in Paris for the first time. An unprecedented achievement in our history was the team’s qualification for this year’s World Cup.
On October 2 of last year, during a FIFA Council meeting, a decision was made to host the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Three stadiums in each of the two countries will host the matches for this World Cup. One of FIFA’s requirements is that the final and semifinal matches be held at stadiums with a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
A major project for the country’s football – the New Tashkent stadium – is under construction specifically for this purpose. Why was the New Tashkent area chosen for building this stadium, which is valued at $100 million? The reason is that in the future, New Tashkent will become a hub of new opportunities and innovative ideas for the nation.
The new stadium in Tashkent is being constructed in full accordance with all FIFA standards. The complex will become one of Asia’s largest football stadiums, featuring modern infrastructure.
This facility will serve not only for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027 but also for the long-term growth of Uzbek football and youth sports overall.
The Head of State was given detailed information about the progress of construction.
The new Tashkent stadium, designed for 55,000 spectators, will have six floors. All necessary conditions are being created not only for athletes but also for visitors and media representatives. To ensure convenient, quick entry and exit for spectators, more than 10 escalators are planned for installation. Three additional training fields will also be located in the surrounding area. A metro station will be built near the stadium, and a parking lot with 5,500 spaces will be created.
The President highlighted that a covered stadium of this capacity is being built in Uzbekistan for the first time, making it crucial to pay attention to every detail. He also noted the need to plan landscaping works for the surrounding area already and to carry them out consistently and gradually.
