DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and go through to face England: World Cup 2026
DR Congo stuns Uzbekistan to book historic World Cup 2026 last-32 clash with England
📍 Aftermath
DR Congo advanced to the World Cup 2026 knockout stage after overcoming Uzbekistan with a 3-1 victory in their Group K match. The win secured their place in the last 32, where they will next face England.
Coverage of the game has since quieted without further updates on the team’s preparations for the next match.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (4)
- Congo DR vs Uzbekistan LIVE: Watch FIFA World Cup Group K TV stream, score, commentary & updates BBC · 46d ago
- DR Congo to face England in last 32 after dramatic comeback win over Uzbekistan The New York Times · 46d ago
- Live updates: Uzbekistan vs DR Congo 1-0 at Atlanta Stadium FOX 5 Atlanta · 46d ago
- Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan (Jun 27, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 46d ago
The story so far
DR Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K match. The win secured their place in the last 32, where they will face England. The game, played at Atlanta Stadium, saw DR Congo overcome a 1-0 deficit to turn the tide in the second half.
Coverage highlights the underdog narrative, with outlets like BBC, *The New York Times*, FOX 5 Atlanta, and ESPN providing live updates, score breakdowns, and tactical analysis. The match’s dramatic finish has drawn attention to DR Congo’s rising prominence in global football. Commentary focuses on the team’s resilience and the significance of their first-ever World Cup knockout-stage appearance.
The team’s performance will be closely scrutinized as they aim to make further history in the tournament.
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The obvious questions
What was the final score of the DR Congo vs Uzbekistan match?
DR Congo won 3-1.
Where was the match played?
The match took place at Atlanta Stadium.
Who will DR Congo face in the last 32?
DR Congo will face England in the last 32.
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