Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan · Founded 1946

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match_reportBBC Sport· 28 Jun 2026

DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England

DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.

match_reportThe Guardian· 28 Jun 2026

DR Congo set up last-32 meeting with England after comeback win over Uzbekistan

Yoane Wissa scored twice as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history. They will meet England after registering their first World Cup win.Eldor Shomurodov’s lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta. But the Newcastle striker Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele’s goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy. Continue reading...