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Shomurodov and Khusanov lead Uzbekistan's first World Cup squad
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Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice
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Scotland aim to end first-round World Cup hoodoo
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Socceroos Herrington and Geria out to make most of first World Cup call-ups
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Canada's World Cup dreams face first test as injury-hit hosts meet Bosnia
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