The key facts
- Cannavaro signed with an agency operating in Latin America and the US — TUDN citing journalist Francisco Arredondo
- The agency is seeking offers for him from Liga MX or MLS clubs
- His contract with the Uzbekistan national team runs until October 2027; the team beat Iran (3:1) and Syria (4:1), lost to South Korea (0:2)
Cannavaro is looking for options in the US and Mexico
Uzbekistan national team head coach Fabio Cannavaro is considering the possibility of continuing his coaching career at clubs in the US or Mexico. According to Mexican TV channel TUDN, the Italian specialist has signed a contract with an agency representing the interests of footballers and coaches in the Latin American and US market. Journalist Francisco Arredondo reported on the program 'Linea de 4' that the agency will seek suitable offers for Cannavaro from Mexican Liga MX or American MLS clubs.
Work with the Uzbekistan national team continues
Despite this, the 2006 world champion and Ballon d'Or winner continues to work with the Uzbekistan national team. He took charge of the national team in October 2025 and led it at the 2026 World Cup. After the tournament ended, the Football Association of Uzbekistan officially confirmed that the contract with the Italian runs until October 2027.
Results after the World Cup
After the World Cup, Cannavaro continues to rebuild the team. In the September and October international FIFA windows, the Uzbekistan national team beat Iran (3:1) and Syria (4:1), but lost to South Korea with a score of 0:2.
Previous places of work
Before his appointment to the Uzbekistan national team, Cannavaro worked with Chinese club Guangzhou and the China national team, Italian sides Benevento and Udinese, as well as Croatian Dinamo Zagreb.
