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."
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale — depending on how you look at it.
Russia's Venice Biennale pavilion was closed after the Ukraine invasion but, as the Winter Paralympics show, Russia is now returning to the global stage.