DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan
DR Congo came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, and that win sent them through as the top of the best 3rd-place teams.
How the match went
DR Congo needed a big result to stay in the tournament, and they got it the hard way.
Uzbekistan, at their first ever World Cup, started brightly and took the lead.
Their forward Eldor Shomurodov scored in the 10th minute to make it 0-1 and silence the crowd.
DR Congo had to dig deep, and they trailed 0-1 at half-time with their World Cup on the line.
But they came out firing after the break, and Yoane Wissa scored a penalty in the 68th minute to tie it 1-1.
Then Fiston Mayele put DR Congo ahead at 2-1 in the 78th minute, and the comeback was on.
Wissa scored again right at the end, in the 91st minute, to seal a 3-1 win and his 2nd of the night.
That result was huge, because it sent DR Congo through as the very best of the 8 best 3rd-place teams in Group K.
Key moments
- ⚽ 10' Shomurodov (Uzbekistan)
- ⚽ 68' Wissa (DR Congo) (pen)
- ⚽ 78' Mayele (DR Congo)
- ⚽ 90+1' Wissa (DR Congo)
Goals in the order they were scored.
pen = penalty.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Saturday, June 27
- Kickoff Time
- 19:30 (New York time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group K
- Attendance
- 68,239
- Referee
- Felix Zwayer (Germany)
What's next for DR Congo?
DR Congo finish 3rd in Group K but go through as the top of the 8 best 3rd-place teams.
Coming from behind to win when they had to says a lot about this team's spirit.
So the journey continues, and DR Congo are into the round of 32.
What's next for Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan are out, ending their first ever World Cup without a win.
They led this game and competed hard, so there were plenty of bright moments to build on.
Just reaching the World Cup was a milestone, and this squad will be back stronger for it.
Common questions
Where and when was DR Congo vs Uzbekistan played?
The game was played on June 27, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. It was the final Group K match for both teams at the 2026 World Cup.
What was the final score of DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?
DR Congo won 3-1. Uzbekistan led 1-0 at half-time, then DR Congo scored 3 times in the second half.
Who scored for DR Congo against Uzbekistan?
Yoane Wissa scored twice, a penalty in the 68th minute and again in the 91st. Fiston Mayele got the other goal in the 78th minute.
Who scored for Uzbekistan?
Eldor Shomurodov scored Uzbekistan's only goal in the 10th minute. It gave them an early lead before DR Congo came back.
What happens to DR Congo and Uzbekistan next?
DR Congo went through as the best of the 8 best 3rd-place teams and reach the round of 32. Uzbekistan finished bottom and are out of the World Cup.