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Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov has topped the initial voting stage for the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament award with his lob against Congo DR, ahead of Lionel Messi and Vinicius Junior.
Congo DR came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout stage appearance. Goals from Yoane Wissa (2) and Fiston Mayele overturned Eldor Shomurodov's early strike, setting up a Round of 32 clash with England.
DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 2-1, securing their first-ever knockout stage appearance and a last-32 meeting with England at the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to become the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. The 41-year-old also became Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals.
Uzbekistan's national football team is gearing up to face Portugal and star player Cristiano Ronaldo in a FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. The match presents a significant challenge for the Uzbek squad as they aim to secure a spot in the tournament.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first-ever goal at a World Cup final, tapping in an equaliser against Colombia.
Uzbekistan secured its first-ever World Cup berth on June 5, 2025, ending decades of near-misses. The Central Asian nation, long labeled Asian football's 'nearly men,' will face Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo in Group K. Domestic football has already seen a 36% rise in professional clubs.
