FIFA World Cup

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage

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Congo DR
  • 68': Yoane Wissa (P)
  • 78': Fiston Mayele
  • 90'+1': Yoane Wissa
FT
3 - 1
Uzbekistan
  • 10': Eldor Shomurodov

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.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Offside, Uzbekistan. Dostonbek Khamdamov is caught offside.
  • 2': Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
  • 3': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 3': Foul by Khojiakbar Alijonov (Uzbekistan).
  • 4': Foul by Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
  • 4': Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 10': Goal! Congo DR 0, Uzbekistan 1. Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Akmal Mozgovoy.
  • 13': Corner, Uzbekistan. Conceded by Axel Tuanzebe.
  • 14': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 14': Foul by Otabek Shukurov (Uzbekistan).
  • 15': Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 15': Foul by Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 17': Foul by Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
  • 17': Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 17': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
  • 18': VAR Decision: No Goal Congo DR 0-1 Uzbekistan.
  • 20': Foul by Noah Sadiki (Congo DR).
  • 20': Otabek Shukurov (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 23': Akmal Mozgovoy (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Foul by Yoane Wissa (Congo DR).
  • 23': Delay in match for a drinks break.
  • 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 26': Corner, Uzbekistan. Conceded by Axel Tuanzebe.
  • 29': Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Noah Sadiki with a cross.
  • 31': Offside, Congo DR. Cédric Bakambu is caught offside.
  • 34': Foul by Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 34': Axel Tuanzebe (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 35': Delay in match because of an injury Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 38': Corner, Uzbekistan. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
  • 39': Handball by Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan).
  • 40': Foul by Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 40': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 41': Foul by Dostonbek Khamdamov (Uzbekistan).
  • 41': Noah Sadiki (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 42': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
  • 43': Foul by Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan).
  • 43': Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 43': Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 44': Attempt blocked. Brian Cipenga (Congo DR) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is blocked.
  • 44': Offside, Congo DR. Cédric Bakambu is caught offside.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+3': Foul by Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 45'+3': Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 45'+3': Attempt missed. Chancel Mbemba (Congo DR) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left following a set piece situation.
  • 45'+4': Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 45'+4': Foul by Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR).
  • 45'+5': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+6': Attempt missed. Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
  • 45'+7': First Half ends, Congo DR 0, Uzbekistan 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Congo DR 0, Uzbekistan 1.
  • 47': Foul by Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 47': Axel Tuanzebe (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 47': Foul by Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan).
  • 47': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 48': Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 48': Attempt missed. Brian Cipenga (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Arthur Masuaku following a set piece situation.
  • 50': Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.
  • 51': Attempt missed. Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Khojiakbar Alijonov.
  • 51': Substitution, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele replaces Cédric Bakambu.
  • 53': Attempt missed. Brian Cipenga (Congo DR) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Samuel Moutoussamy.
  • 54': Delay in match because of an injury Akmal Mozgovoy (Uzbekistan).
  • 55': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 58': Attempt saved. Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Abduvokhid Nematov (Uzbekistan). Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
  • 58': Offside, Congo DR. Fiston Mayele is caught offside.
  • 59': Substitution, Uzbekistan. Odiljon Khamrobekov replaces Otabek Shukurov.
  • 59': Substitution, Uzbekistan. Aziz G'aniev replaces Dostonbek Khamdamov.
  • 60': Attempt missed. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nathanaël Mbuku.
  • 61': Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Arthur Masuaku with a cross.
  • 62': Akmal Mozgovoy (Uzbekistan) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 62': Foul by Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR).
  • 62': Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 62': Foul by Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan).
  • 62': Arthur Masuaku (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Penalty conceded by Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan) after a foul in the penalty area.
  • 66': Penalty Congo DR. Yoane Wissa draws a foul in the penalty area.
  • 68': Goal! Congo DR 1, Uzbekistan 1. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 69': Foul by Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan).
  • 69': Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 70': Delay in match for a drinks break.
  • 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 72': Substitution, Congo DR. Meschack Elia replaces Nathanaël Mbuku.
  • 72': Substitution, Congo DR. Théo Bongonda replaces Brian Cipenga.
  • 72': Substitution, Congo DR. Ngal'ayel Mukau replaces Samuel Moutoussamy.
  • 73': Substitution, Uzbekistan. Oston Urunov replaces Abbosbek Fayzullaev.
  • 74': Corner, Congo DR. Conceded by Sherzod Nasrullaev.
  • 75': Attempt missed. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka with a cross.
  • 78': Attempt missed. Meschack Elia (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Noah Sadiki.
  • 78': Goal! Congo DR 2, Uzbekistan 1. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from very close range to the top left corner.
  • 82': Substitution, Uzbekistan. Jamshid Iskanderov replaces Akmal Mozgovoy.
  • 82': Substitution, Uzbekistan. Igor Sergeev replaces Jakhongir Urozov.
  • 83': Substitution, Congo DR. Joris Kayembe replaces Arthur Masuaku.
  • 88': Attempt missed. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • 90': Foul by Aziz G'aniev (Uzbekistan).
  • 90': Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': Attempt missed. Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
  • 90'+1': Goal! Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1. Yoane Wissa (Congo DR) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • 90'+3': Corner, Uzbekistan. Conceded by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
  • 90'+5': Attempt missed. Ngal'ayel Mukau (Congo DR) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Meschack Elia.
  • 90'+6': Attempt missed. Théo Bongonda (Congo DR) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Joris Kayembe with a cross.
  • 90'+8': Foul by Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan).
  • 90'+8': Fiston Mayele (Congo DR) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1.

Statistics

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16 Fouls 6
2 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 3
4 Corner Kicks 2
1 Saves 1
42.4 Possession 57.6
3 SHOTS 19
1 ON GOAL 4
0.3 On Target % 0.2
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 1
269 Accurate Passes 400
355 Passes 485
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
2 Accurate Crosses 6
16 Crosses 22
0.1 Cross % 0.3
59 Long Balls 60
21 Accurate Long Balls 28
0.4 Long Balls % 0.5
0 Blocked Shots 1
18 Effective Tackles 13
29 Tackles 20
0.6 Tackle % 0.7
12 Interceptions 7
38 Effective Clearances 25
38 Clearances 25

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Attendance: 68,239

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Colombia 3 +3 7
2 Portugal 3 +5 5
3 Congo DR 3 +1 4
4 Uzbekistan 3 -9 0
Full Table

Line-Ups

COD Congo DR (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Lionel Mpasi (GK)
4 Axel Tuanzebe
22 Chancel Mbemba
26 Arthur Masuaku
2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka
14 Noah Sadiki Yellow Card
8 Samuel Moutoussamy Yellow Card
9 Brian Cipenga
7 Nathanaël Mbuku Yellow Card
20 Yoane Wissa
17 Cédric Bakambu
Congo DR Substitutes:
Gaël Kakuta, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Fiston Mayele, Gédéon Kalulu, Edo Kayembe, Simon Banza, Matthieu Epolo, Joris Kayembe, Meschack Elia, Théo Bongonda, Steve Kapuadi, Timothy Fayulu, Dylan Batubinsika, Charles Pickel, Aaron Tshibola.

UZB Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1)

No. Name
12 Abduvohid Nematov (GK)
2 Abdukodir Khusanov Yellow Card
26 Jakhongir Urozov
5 Rustam Ashurmatov
7 Otabek Shukurov
6 Akmal Mozgovoy
13 Sherzod Nasrullaev Yellow Card
3 Khojiakbar Alijonov
14 Eldor Shomurodov
22 Abbosbek Fayzullaev
17 Dostonbek Khamdamov
Uzbekistan Substitutes:
Azizjon Ganiev, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Avazbek Ulmasaliyev, Azizbek Amonov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Oston Urunov, Botirali Ergashev, Jamshid Iskanderov, Igor Sergeev, Utkir Yusupov, Behruzjon Karimov, Odiljon Xamrobekov, Sherzod Esanov, Umar Eshmurodov.

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