https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uzbekistan-can-t-win-the-world-cup-but-it-s-already-won-washington-s-attentionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uzbekistan-can-t-win-the-world-cup-but-it-s-already-won-washington-s-attentionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uzbekistan-can-t-win-the-world-cup-but-it-s-already-won-washington-s-attention#u24394Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:26:38 +0000Uzbekistan became the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup but exited after the group stage. The team conceded 11 goals during the tournament and failed to reach the Round of 32. Despite the athletic result, the appearance served as a diplomatic tool to gain attention from Washington policymakers.What's confirmed:Uzbekistan is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup.The Uzbekistan national team failed to reach the Round of 32.Uzbekistan conceded 11 goals during its debut World Cup campaign.Colombia defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in a match on June 17 in Mexico C