DR CongovsUzbekistan

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group K against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

DR Congo are one of Africa's most passionate footballing nations, with a fervent fanbase and a squad brimming with athletic, technically gifted players. 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.

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 (19:30 ET).