Uzbekistan are set to finally make their World Cup debut as an independent nation - after years of near misses. More than the Score's Mani Djazmi speaks to Jaloliddin Masharipov, a winger who's been part of the Uzbekistan team for more than a decade,

Videos widely shared on social media show the Senegalese and Uzbek national teams undergoing intensive customs searches upon arriving in the United States, just days before the start of the World

Uzbekistan secured their place at their first-ever World Cup by finishing second in their final AFC group, behind Iran. A crucial 3-0 victory over Qatar in their final qualifier ensured direct qualification and spared the Uzbeks from having to navigate the play-offs.

Netherlands concluded their World Cup preparations in dramatic fashion, with Cody Gakpo's second penalty seeing off Uzbekistan late on.

FIFA and the United States are under scrutiny after reports that Senegal and Uzbekistan players faced extensive security screenings during the World Cup, sparking discrimination concerns and debate ov

Cody Gakpo scored twice from the spot, including a last-kick penalty, as his side edged Uzbekistan 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up.