KFF Releases Official Statement

22 June 2026, 15:55

The Kazakhstan Football Federation announces that Talgat Maruanovich Baшsufinov has stepped down as head coach of the Kazakhstan national team. The KFF has accepted his resignation with regret and thanks him for his contribution to Kazakh football.

During his tenure as head coach, Talgat Baшsufinov achieved the best results of his time in charge of the Kazakhstan national team, including a memorable home draw against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Under his leadership, the team regained confidence and improved its position in the FIFA World Rankings.

The KFF would like to thank Talgat Maruanovich for his professionalism, dedication, and significant contribution to the development of the Kazakhstan national team. We wish him every success in his future professional endeavors.

Further information regarding the appointment of the coaching staff will be announced in due course. Preparations for the national team's upcoming matches continue as planned.