Nigeria vs Uzbekistan
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan preview
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan pits Nigeria (FIFA #34) against Uzbekistan (#57) in Group J on Monday, June 22, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. Nigeria go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Uzbekistan have debut as their World Cup high-water mark.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) is the fixed-roof home of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). It sits 35m above sea level in Los Angeles (Inglewood). June/July temperatures in Los Angeles average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Nigeria have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group). Uzbekistan have appeared at 1 World Cups (last five: Debut). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Nigeria | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #34 | #57 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 7 | 1 |
| Best WC finish | Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014) | Debut |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, Group, R16, R16, Group | Debut |
| Captain | William Troost-Ekong | Eldor Shomurodov |
| Manager | Eric Chelle | Timur Kapadze |
| Players to watch | Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Wilfred Ndidi | Eldor Shomurodov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Khusayin Norchaev |
Get live Nigeria vs Uzbekistan data
// Fetch live data for Nigeria vs Uzbekistan
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-22',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Frequently Asked Questions
When is Nigeria vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup?
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, kicking off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
What stage is Nigeria vs Uzbekistan?
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan is a Group Stage fixture in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Nigeria vs Uzbekistan?
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240, opened 2020, fixed roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Los Angeles (Inglewood) hosts Nigeria vs Uzbekistan.
Who is favoured to win Nigeria vs Uzbekistan?
Nigeria go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #34, with Uzbekistan ranked #57. Nigeria's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1994, 1998, 2014); Uzbekistan's is Debut. Live odds for Nigeria vs Uzbekistan are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Nigeria vs Uzbekistan?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Nigeria vs Uzbekistan in my timezone?
Nigeria vs Uzbekistan kicks off at Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Nigeria vs Uzbekistan stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-22) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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