Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan
DR Congo advances to the 2026 World Cup round of 32 after a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.
📍 How it ended
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance to the World Cup 2026 round of 32. Yoane Wissa starred in the comeback win, setting up a knockout stage clash against England.
The victory made Congo the eighth African team to reach the round of 32.
Epilogue added 37d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (10)
- One Extraordinary Photo: Congo players and staff gather in prayer after a win kare11.com · 46d ago
- Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages Financial Times · 46d ago
- Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages Financial Times · 46d ago
- DR Congo advances to World Cup 2026 knockout stage after rallying to beat Uzbekistan: Live updates and reaction The New York Times · 46d ago
- Congo threw a World Cup party after getting into round of 32. Yes, there was dancing USA Today · 46d ago
- See the moment Congo dances into World Cup round of 32 USA Today · 46d ago
- World Cup 2026: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan - Yoane Wissa stars as the Leopards complete comeback win to set up last 32 clash against England Sky Sports · 46d ago
- Congo becomes 8th African team to make the World Cup round of 32 AP News · 46d ago
- A standing ovation in Miami for @jamesdrodriguez as he is subbed off 🇨🇴 FOX Sports · 46d ago
- Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan FIFA · 46d ago broke it first
The story so far
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure a place in the last 32 of the World Cup. Yoane Wissa played a starring role in the Leopards' comeback win, according to Sky Sports.
Coverage from AP News highlights that DR Congo is the eighth African team to reach this stage of the tournament. FIFA and Sky Sports both confirmed the final score of the match.
DR Congo is now set to face England in their upcoming round of 32 clash.
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The obvious questions
What was the final score of the match?
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1.
Who will DR Congo play next?
DR Congo will face England in the round of 32.
How many African teams have reached the round of 32?
According to AP News, DR Congo is the eighth African team to make the round of 32.
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