The XX Anniversary International Mini-Football Tournament among the teams of diplomatic missions
On 26 September 2026, Tashkent will host the XX Anniversary International Mini-Football Tournament among the teams of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The tournament is organized by the “Diplomatic Service” State Institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The tournament aims to strengthen friendly relations among representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations, promote dialogue and cooperation, and bring together members of the diplomatic community through sport.
It is noteworthy that this year marks the twentieth edition of the tournament, giving the event a special anniversary significance. Over the years, the tournament has become one of the traditional sporting events contributing to the strengthening of friendly ties among members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Uzbekistan.
A total of 20 teams will participate in this year’s tournament:
- United States of America
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Republic of India
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyz Republic
- State of Kuwait
- Russian Federation
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Republic of Tajikistan
- French Republic
- United Nations Organization
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Asian Development Bank
- LUKOIL Company
- VFS Global Services – UKBN Europe
- VFS Global Services – UKBN United Kingdom
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- Department of Diplomatic Service under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The tournament programme will include the official opening ceremony, group-stage matches, play-off matches, semi-finals and the final, as well as the official closing and award ceremony.
At the conclusion of the competition, teams finishing in the prize-winning positions, as well as participants demonstrating outstanding performance in individual categories, will be presented with awards.
Representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations, officials of state institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and invited guests are expected to attend the event.
The XX Anniversary International Mini-Football Tournament will be held on 26 September 2026 at the Uzbekistan Football Association Stadium in Tashkent.
The tournament will contribute to further strengthening friendly relations among members of the diplomatic community, promoting mutual trust and cooperation, and continuing the tradition of sports diplomacy.
