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Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first goal at a FIFA World Cup during a 3–1 loss against Colombia in their opening match

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first goal at a FIFA World Cup during a 3–1 loss against Colombia in their opening match.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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Abbosbek Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan's first goal at a FIFA World Cup during a 3–1 loss against Colombia in their opening match.

The development was among the significant sport stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to Reuters on 17 June 2026.

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