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Portugal's Francisco Conceicao, right, vies for the ball with Uzbekistan's Khojiakbar Alijonov during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, June 23.
Ashley Landis
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AP
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."
Ryan Benk and Ryan Ricciardi are married by their friend Cesar Garcia this year.
Christopher Di Ruggiero
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