Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan
DR Congo secures a comeback victory against Uzbekistan to advance to the World Cup round of 32.
📍 How it ended
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice to secure a comeback victory. This win allowed DR Congo to advance to the World Cup round of 32 for a match against England.
The team became the 8th African side to reach the knockout stages.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
Coverage (10)
- Wissa double fires DR Congo to first World Cup win and England showdown Reuters · 30d ago
- Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages Financial Times · 30d ago
- Ebola-hit DR Congo lead minnows into World Cup knockout stages Financial Times · 30d ago
- DR Congo advances to World Cup 2026 knockout stage after rallying to beat Uzbekistan: Live updates and reaction The New York Times · 30d ago
- Congo threw a World Cup party after getting into round of 32. Yes, there was dancing USA Today · 30d ago
- See the moment Congo dances into World Cup round of 32 USA Today · 30d 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 · 30d ago
- Congo becomes 8th African team to make the World Cup round of 32 AP News · 30d ago
- A standing ovation in Miami for @jamesdrodriguez as he is subbed off 🇨🇴 FOX Sports · 30d ago
- Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan FIFA · 30d ago
The story so far
DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in a World Cup match. Yoane Wissa played a starring role in the comeback win, which secures the team a place in the last 32.
Coverage from Sky Sports, AP News, and FIFA emphasizes that DR Congo is the eighth African team to reach the round of 32. FOX Sports reported on a separate event involving James Rodriguez receiving a standing ovation in Miami.
DR Congo is now scheduled to face England in their round of 32 clash, according to Sky Sports.
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The obvious questions
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan.
Who was a key player in the win?
Yoane Wissa was cited as a star of the comeback victory.
Who will DR Congo play next?
DR Congo is set to play England in the round of 32.
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