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Kazakhstan’s football federation is in advanced talks to keep 57-year-old Talgat Baysufinov in charge of the national team through the upcoming UEFA Nations League، a move designed to preserve stability ahead of a busy 2026 calendar.

This was reported by the Infohub.kz news agency.

Why the timing matters

The UEFA Nations League group-stage draw is slated for 12 February 2026. Kazakhstan will compete in League C and is set to be seeded in Pot 1. The first four matchdays fall between 23 September and 5 October، with the final two scheduled for 11–16 November 2026. Locking in the coaching staff now allows player selection and tactical work to start immediately.

What’s on the table

According to Vesti.kz and several sports Telegram channels، the Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) has set a decisive meeting for next week to finalise a short-term contract running until the end of the Nations League campaign. An official statement from KFF has not yet been issued، and terms could still shift before confirmation.

Track record under Baysufinov

Baysufinov، 57، returned to the post after Ali Aliev’s resignation. Under his stewardship، the national team collected five points from three 2026 World Cup qualifying matches — against Belgium، Liechtenstein and North Macedonia — offering a platform to build on ahead of the Nations League.

Next steps

If negotiations conclude as planned، the coaching staff will present a detailed Nations League preparation program، including the player pool، training-camp schedule and match strategy، to maintain continuity through the 2026 international windows.