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Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1: Congo DR rally to win against Uzbekistan, seal place in World Cup knockouts

The lead

June 27, 2026 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Congo DR rally to win against Uzbekistan, seal place in World Cup knockouts. Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.

How the match unfolded

This Group K match finished 3-1 for Congo DR over Uzbekistan in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Congo DR seized early momentum when Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Akmal Mozgovoy. in the 10'. The middle phases featured 2 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 90'+1' when Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Meschack Elia.. 68,239 fans were in the building at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:

  • Goal! Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • Corner, Uzbekistan. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
  • Attempt missed. Ngal'ayel Mukau (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • Attempt missed. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Joris Kayembe with a cross.
  • Foul by Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan).
  • Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • Second Half ends, Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1.
  • Goal-by-goal

  • 10'Uzbekistan: Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Akmal Mozgovoy.
  • 68'Congo DR: Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 78'Congo DR: Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
  • 90'+1'Congo DR: Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • Cards, fouls, and controversy

    Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.

    Bookings: 5 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.

    What it means in the tournament

    Congo DR leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group K, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.

    What comes next

    Both Congo DR and Uzbekistan continue Group K play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.

    *Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*

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