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-by-goal
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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