Congo DR vs Uzbekistan
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
F. Zwayer
2026
Match Report
D.R. Congo turned a tense Group K finale into a historic night in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the very first time. Yoane Wissa was the standout, netting twice in the second half to complete a stunning turnaround.
Uzbekistan had looked set for a famous result after Eldor Shomurodov — denied a goal inside the first 30 seconds — broke the deadlock with a clever angled lob in the 10th minute. D.R. Congo's frustration grew when Nathanael Mbuku's strike was controversially ruled out by VAR before the break. The Leopards finally found their rhythm: Wissa levelled from the penalty spot in the 68th minute, Fiston Mayele made it 2-1 in the 78th, and Wissa sealed it with a low curling finish into the far corner in the 90th+1.
It's a landmark moment for D.R. Congo, who now face England in the round of 32. For Uzbekistan, a heartbreaking end to their World Cup debut — undone by three goals in just 22 minutes.
Match Events
10'
17'
N. Mbuku(Goal Disallowed - Foul)
21'
N. Sadiki(Roughing)
43'
45+5'
N. Mbuku(Roughing)
48'
S. Nasrullaev(Holding)
51'
59'
62'
S. Moutoussamy(Tripping)
68'
72'
72'
73'
78'
82'
82'
83'
10'
(Goal Disallowed - Foul)N. Mbuku
17'
(Roughing)N. Sadiki
21'
43'
(Roughing)N. Mbuku
45+5'
48'
S. Nasrullaev(Holding)
51'
59'
(Tripping)S. Moutoussamy
62'
68'
73'
78'
82'
82'
83'
Statistics
58%Possession42%
19Shots4
4Shots on Target1
2Corners4
6Fouls16
3Offsides1
3Yellow Cards2
487Passes355
1Saves1
Injuries & Suspensions
Congo DR
No injuries reported
Uzbekistan
Head to Head
1
Congo DR wins
0
Draws
0
Uzbekistan wins
Goals: 3 - 1
