Published on
19/06/2026 - 12:18 GMT+2
Uzbekistan's World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 defeat to Colombia, but the mood among supporters told a different story.
From Tashkent to regional cities across the country, fans celebrated long after the final whistle, having witnessed Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup.
Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullayev's second-half strike became a historic moment that many supporters considered more important than the result itself, as thousands gathered across the country to watch the national team's first appearance on football's biggest stage.
