# Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-28 03:59 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 7.07

## Executive Summary
DR Congo advances to the 2026 World Cup round of 32 after a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
World Cup, England, Congo, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Congo DR, Yoane Wissa, Leopards

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| kare11.com | One Extraordinary Photo: Congo players and staff gather in prayer after a win | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwJBVV95cUxOX3RLdTZRZW5mdTZqemRvejlkOHpuSVR1Z0ZpeGVtQWRaRDRGM2JnOWdOVUhFMTFOWDFfU2p1SnZueEgwWGh0cXlSOTZRWkJuZDFtbmZWckxFX1k5THVHVXRHWUtZMGg1ZFlQUlR5ZkE1ODZ4bHdPbVNtbWVnaDY5R2pRXy1WckpFajlvYktnX0RJS0V5bXZpcUhlVGM2ZDVfd1RVOWo2R1VYbHdoVDZ2cXE2UWJYNGZzcWw2Z3NRTnEybnBfbWhnU1BuT3FfT1NTYjNNTUczejhiUmUtOUlvM0NuZHJ6RnZBa0pTeFJTTXNPZ0VMTm1WTlBDZWd0YUZ5UW1ZSHJPSQ?oc=5) |
| Financial Times | Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxORjVvczJLVXJZc3pEa0p4bWhFOWM3cm1DaEJIU0xTcTRNN0RTYVN0Nll4bFZER1dDTHRTeUV1R0hpODBXTnNHNExDbmpnTnN5RnNuaWlTRFAydmNWWk56Skk4X0h1T2dyQ2dqMjVPODc3TkZsUGFxMGQxcUxkZjAtNGNjRDY?oc=5) |
| Financial Times | Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicEFVX3lxTFBBLWZnLU9JUWNIaGZqZF9QdHhEQUNSUlgwY1ZFLWZfR3FtUWFaR29nZFFna1ZIaFRtRXhhYTkzNkczN1QxU3hKVGowRXNidjU2WjQ4OEg2TlpoU1I0NG9YRlhWeUwwbWw2VnZzODlFSzE?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | DR Congo advances to World Cup 2026 knockout stage after rallying to beat Uzbekistan: Live updates and reaction | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNUXJaYTlfdVBfaUE5UnJsYjJ0Rkt3TGdNRWlsa1lnMXN0aVROOWg5ck5fLV91TnpubEJBdFo4Q2M0MFItcWd6YjVPc0dGV0x0ZjlNMmdteXo1Zmx5eXViX2RSUDd0TVR3U3NQMHpZZno4cGh5UkxXUWdOTzVyaVREZ0w4WGFMZ2hJcS1oRGNaNnk1MmJsTzNjZ2pSczlYdzYwX0xYS0hobnFZV2xhTnFxVzdrSmRQTVkzY043dFN3?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Congo threw a World Cup party after getting into round of 32. Yes, there was dancing | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxOekJaVU5Vd1BGczk5U1Z2aWhDSHhtWWZrelpZX1QxaXFYak5xbENtdXp0TC1zNFdHbUFCb054ZEEzVmVHSzhLcGozSXdWSFRxWk44UTdXRzlzcXluU1F2VWNNdjhxMmtGSmJfQmgzSzZKbU9BZGUzd0ZkbE0xb3RKbmU0NEdGUEh6dnZiQnVURkR4a3J6UUhpakRzSjlVV1ItUEd2TzVNYXdtaldKRFAyOVc1TzBXUkRrRV9Heg?oc=5) |
| USA Today | See the moment Congo dances into World Cup round of 32 | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxPWVBXa0lpcG0wb0dQT18zNnZvMVNWSTRPdkFOc212TEpXTTI2NXFsQ0ZVUkFuYXRxUUZjbWRyNVVGdU5hc21mY2RpX2xRV1JpUmlKM0doYTVYcGhhLUlPSTRMMmI3VndnekN1MEd5SkxjRzg1c1hTbk1Qdl9ORnAzSU5pT0UzTGxWZm9ISm1HcXNUMXBvZjVtLXBGZWZDTzBxNzAzcTJmbGZ6czlzQjBUcjRkOURuZVJmOG9KWlVVUnkyZ0dEWEpiQWJsbk1RQ0hUSVlsX19yaGVXZmlPSmV6c3hWU0JYWlhfS3c?oc=5) |
| Sky Sports | 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 | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAJBVV95cUxNdW9pSEZnWlBDWnhoelBNbVZId2NDQnJtWDJjUUFRX2lhRldmOU1WQWNVU3pjWl9tX212TG1QMHBlbjhwVmFjOF9CZW12UTVQXzJ3M3dHbHBoUXZWS096aFdzQVZVUlFDUnhnSk13M1J2aTlETWdONndKenk2UWM5Z2ZWY3FKZk4tQVhCbUJKYXBGS3JUUnJEQzJIY2hDOFkwN0Q4ZTdsQXV2VUJ5S3o4T2wweHc5X3ZPbmZ0aVRCbDk3UFZNNjBvdzRUNkNTdXdlYnNOQzBaRy1NS1N0M2ZsX0dVS0VWbXdOQmhOTDNuVFI2ODlYWHVQM3RZTzQtRDUwX0NJUVZOLXc5VVdqTnFqcmRZNHFqMDM0?oc=5) |
| AP News | Congo becomes 8th African team to make the World Cup round of 32 | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxNaVhRbXRtYjhDTEJZaWdqWERkellMV182bFNXMXN2Y0lyMzQ0WXNFdjJnR0gtOHJiNjlnRTI1SFh0NlUtMlI4TS1lN3FFUHpVc1ZlWDJ5ZlR1QUhoeHV2T3dBZ2xlblRCc3ptSTVNSk5SSnJOUllOOFhJVEcyVFFrN1FVcWx4cG5UNFE?oc=5) |
| FOX Sports | A standing ovation in Miami for @jamesdrodriguez as he is subbed off 🇨🇴 | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTE9hRVZpc0xXZzNoLVp1VzU1cWtGZHVhR3NzQ2pIUTNYUGRtNUx3WUpIX3NreGZFMlRoRnZmZjJucEViT29UREpDWHlBS3EwbTdGUWl0NlZmMGdwQjAwUkF2cl9qSUx2RlotQkctWnZR?oc=5) |
| FIFA | Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan | 2026-06-28 01:30 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNd29idFVYN0tmMVQ3bE9DQmJKbXBUTEZudGlnRG1YaHl3OXFfeUlvSjNQSFR3bC1CRnF1U3ZBQTc0SWZMSjJxU3VoSVBmT1FEelluVEFteko4VEZ6ZUVfdGlKeUdtV1FORG9kRC1leEl0YUF6WDFCcU9nWk4zNE1TNnAtVU1JQm9XWmt1WkVYS0NsTnpYLU10V1ItNjRaQUctTktBdXA2V2dwVEJRY0s2M3NLSEJUSE1SRDcyLTlSVQ?oc=5) |

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