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Researchers at the Obi-Rakhmat site in Uzbekistan discovered microlithic projectile points dating to 80,000 years ago, suggesting Homo sapiens inhabited Central Asia 35,000 years earlier than previously believed. The tiny, unretouched arrowheads differ from Neanderthal tools and match later Homo sapiens designs, indicating early bow-and-arrow technology in the region.
Uzbekistan has officially inducted the Chinese J-10C fighter jet, becoming the second nation to acquire the aircraft after Pakistan. The J-10C is based on the Israeli Lavi design, which Israel canceled in 1988 and China later purchased. This move signals a shift in Central Asian defense procurement away from Russian dominance toward Chinese systems, even as Israel prepares a new domestic fighter program.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil facility in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, killing at least 13 people (including a child) and injuring about 39. Uzbek citizens are among the dead. Russia says it intercepted more than 450 Ukrainian drones overnight; a criminal case has been opened calling the attack a terrorist act, and a day of mourning was declared in Tatarstan.
DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1, with Newcastle’s Yoane Wissa scoring twice and Fiston Mayele adding another, earning Congo DR their first World Cup win and setting up a last-32 clash with England.
Uzbekistan led through Shomurodov, a DR Congo effort was ruled out by VAR, Nathanaël Mbuku equalized for DR Congo, and Wissa struck in the 68th minute to make it 1-1 as DR Congo keep their knockout dreams alive in Atlanta.
Congo is favored to beat Uzbekistan and advance from Group K in the World Cup match in Atlanta, with Congo on the moneyline around -133, Uzbekistan at +425, and a +280 draw; the expert backs Cedric Bakambu as a key scorer and notes Congo’s higher-quality lineup and Uzbekistan’s defensive struggles, while also suggesting Over 2.5 goals and Bakambu to score at +160.
Uzbekistan’s first World Cup appearance has drawn U.S. policymakers’ attention to the Central Five region’s role in critical minerals, with a Houston policy panel and a White House meeting that secured a $400 million investment and highlighted national-security aims to diversify away from China; the coverage also threads in how soccer influences U.S. politics (e.g., Josh Shapiro in Philadelphia) and touches on related World Cup logistics and enforcement stories in New York-New Jersey and beyond.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored Portugal’s early lead against Uzbekistan to become the first player to net in six World Cup finals. It was Ronaldo’s 144th international goal in his 230th appearance, and the strike extended his World Cup scoring run since 2006 while also matching Portugal’s nine World Cup finals goals record set by Eusebio.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan in Houston to become the first player ever to score in six World Cups.
Find out how to watch the Colombia vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 clash for free in the USA: FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) will carry the match. You can stream via five‑day free trials on services like Fubo or DirecTV Stream to access FS1/Telemundo, or use Telemundo via over‑the‑air antennas in many markets (with listed channel numbers). If you’re avoiding charges, cancel trials before the window ends and tune in on your preferred device.
Colombia, anchored by James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz, set up in a 4-2-3-1 to face debutants Uzbekistan, who line up in a 3-4-3 under Fabio Cannavaro. Uzbekistan’s young talent, including Abdukodir Khusanov, are touted for resilience, while Colombia look to kick off Group K with a win at the Estadio Azteca and avoid late-stage slumps from recent form.
Canada hosts Uzbekistan in a June friendly in Edmonton as both nations gear up for the 2026 World Cup; Canada, pursuing a third appearance, relies on Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David while Uzbekistan eyes a historic debut, with Canada favored to win and multiple viewing options listed.
Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan's former president Islam Karimov, is slated to stand trial in Switzerland on corruption-related charges linked to international business deals.
Archaeologists in northeastern Uzbekistan uncovered 80,000-year-old micropoint arrowheads at the Obi-Rakhmat rock shelter, potentially the oldest known arrowheads and evidence that Neanderthals or early Homo sapiens used bow-and-arrow technology far earlier than previously thought, pushing back the timeline by about 6,000 years and prompting new questions about early human migration and interactions.
Plug Power and Allied Green have expanded their partnership with a new 2 GW electrolyzer deal in Uzbekistan, supporting a $5.5 billion green chemical plant producing sustainable fuels, which builds on their existing 3 GW commitment in Australia, totaling a 5 GW global partnership aimed at decarbonization.