Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:45:19 GMT

The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."

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