Congo DR won 3-1 against Uzbekistan in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The FIFA World Cup 2026 has seen its fair share of exciting matches, and the encounter between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was no exception. As part of the ongoing group-stage campaign, both teams were looking to make a statement and gain valuable points. The stage was set for an intense clash between two teams eager to prove themselves on the global stage.

How it unfolded

The match began with Uzbekistan taking an early lead, as Eldor Shomurodov scored in the 10th minute, assisted by Akmal Mozgovoy. This initial goal gave Uzbekistan the momentum, but Congo DR were determined to fight back. The home side's efforts eventually paid off in the 68th minute when Yoane Wissa scored the equalizer. As the match progressed, Congo DR gained more confidence, and Fiston Mayele scored in the 78th minute to give them the lead. Uzbekistan's hopes of a comeback were dashed when Yoane Wissa scored his second goal in added time, assisted by Meschack Elia, securing a 3-1 win for Congo DR.

Standout performers

The standout performers for Congo DR were Yoane Wissa, who scored two crucial goals, including the late winner, and Fiston Mayele, who scored the goal that gave Congo DR the lead. For Uzbekistan, Eldor Shomurodov's early goal was a notable moment, assisted by Akmal Mozgovoy. These players made significant contributions to the match, with their goals and assists being the key highlights of the game.

Match facts

  • Final score: Congo DR 3, Uzbekistan 1
  • Scorers: Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan, 10'), Yoane Wissa (Congo DR, 68', 90'+1'), Fiston Mayele (Congo DR, 78')
  • Bookings: Noah Sadiki (Congo DR, 21', yellow), Abdukodir Khusanov (Uzbekistan, 43', yellow), Nathanaël Mbuku (Congo DR, 45'+5', yellow), Sherzod Nasrullaev (Uzbekistan, 48', yellow), Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo DR, 62', yellow)
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

What it means

Both Congo DR and Uzbekistan will continue their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign, looking to build on this result and gain more points in their upcoming matches. This match report highlights the key moments from the encounter between Congo DR and Uzbekistan, providing an overview of the result and the highlights from the game.