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Uzbekistan marks historic World Cup debut
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — With its team already hailed as heroes and under the star guidance of Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan will make its first appearance at the 2026 tournament with no pressure from fans back home. A June 17 opening match against Colombia in Mexico City is seen as a prize itself, capping a rapid rise in the popularity of football in the landlocked Central Asian country. “If we look at the last few years, not only the senior team,
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