The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan.

Nasser Al Gahwashi struck twice as Yemen clinched the final place at the ​2027 Asian Cup with a 2-0 win over ‌Lebanon in a postponed Group B qualifier played in Doha on Thursday.

Africa excels with nine teams in World Cup knockouts, while Asia struggles with only two advancing from the group stage.

Now that World Cup games have taken over nearly every television around the globe, today we bring you two stories of World Cup firsts in this year’s tournament. Uzbekistan is the first Central Asian country to appear in the tournament,

Australia coach Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension that will take him through ​to the Asian Cup in 2027, Football ‌Australia said on Friday ahead of the Socceroos' World Cup opener against Turkey.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil fought hard for a dramatic, stoppage-time victory against a defiant Japanese side. Here are four takeaways from the match.