Fabio Cannavaro describes Uzbekistan’s World Cup exit as “brutal” after the team fails to win in their tournament group. Uzbekistan’s debut at the World Cup ends with a defeat to DR Congo, a result that leaves them with no wins across their group matches. Cannavaro’s comments reflect the difficulty of the campaign and the outcome of the group stage, where Uzbekistan cannot turn results around despite their participation at this level for the first time. According to the reporting, the loss to DR Congo is the decisive factor in sealing Uzbekistan’s elimination and ensuring they finish the group without a victory. While details beyond the defeat and the winless record are not included in the provided excerpts, both outlets agree on the core points: the team exits the tournament following the DR Congo match, and Cannavaro characterizes the experience as harsh.