DR CongovsUzbekistan

DR Congo saw off Uzbekistan 3–1. Goalscorers — DR Congo: Y. Wissa 68' (pen), F. Mayele 78', Y. Wissa 90'+1; Uzbekistan: E. Shomurodov 10'.

DR Congo met Uzbekistan in Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, June 27, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group K, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

DR Congo go in ranked 45th in the FIFA World Ranking to Uzbekistan's 50th — a gap of 5 places that is narrow enough that form, fitness and the occasion may matter more than seeding. It is an inter-confederation meeting — DR Congo of CAF against Uzbekistan of AFC — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

DR Congo are one of Africa's most passionate footballing nations, with a fervent fanbase and a squad brimming with athletic, technically gifted players. Les Leopards have experienced a resurgence in recent years, reaching the AFCON semifinals in 2024 for the first time in decades.

Uzbekistan are Central Asia's strongest footballing nation and have been a consistent force in Asian qualifying, coming agonizingly close to World Cup qualification on multiple occasions. The White Wolves play an organized, technical style that reflects the influence of their Soviet-era footballing heritage.

DR Congo: DR Congo, then known as Zaire, appeared at their only World Cup in 1974 in West Germany, where they lost all three group matches. Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, though they have come close several times in Asian qualifying.

The match is scheduled at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM (07:30 PM ET).