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Uzbekistan's first World Cup appearance is a dream come true for players and fans

NPR | By Charles Maynes
Published June 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM CDT

The World Cup debut of Uzbekistan signals the region's growing confidence on the global stage and, some argue, the arrival of a "golden generation" making its mark in sports, culture and science.

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