Fiston Mayele scored in the 78th minute, giving DR Congo their first lead of the game. With this, DR Congo clinched a third place in the group.
DR Congo needed a win to advance and stepped up to the occasion despite conceding first in the game.
Goals from Yoane Wissa and substitute Fiston Mayele secured DR Congo a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan and helped the African nation qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts. DR Congo finished in third spot in Group K and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
SportsLine's Martin Green has revealed his Uzbekistan vs. Congo DR best bets for their 2026 World Cup match on Saturday
Congo secured a historic spot in the World Cup knockouts with a 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan, marking their first advancement after a 52-year tournament absence.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recovered from a goal down to outsmart Uzbekistan 3-1 at Atlanta stadium and book a round of 32 slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday (Jun 27) to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The victory saw DR Congo finish second in Group K and book a Round of 32 meeting with England. #FIF
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