Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup appearance is a dream come true for players and fans TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Uzbekistan's White Wolves men's soccer team entered this World Cup as underdogs. By all appearances, as underdogs they will leave. On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country...