Match story
- Congo DR created the clearer chances on xG (2.18 vs 0.20, Δ 1.98).
- Congo DR fired more attempts (19 vs 3 shots).
- Uzbekistan was more accurate in front of goal (33% on target vs 21%).
- Congo DR held more of the ball (58% possession).
Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the World Cup. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 3 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Felix Zwayer, Germany officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Congo DR vs Uzbekistan meeting in World Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Congo DR and Uzbekistan. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the World Cup. The fixture is part of the Group Stage - 3 stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Felix Zwayer, Germany officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Congo DR vs Uzbekistan meeting in World Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Congo DR and Uzbekistan. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World CupThe Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation's ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. There is no room for a slip-up; survival is the only option. As England and DR Congo step into the unforgiving crucible of the Round of 32, the weight of history hangs heavily over the pitch. The Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation’s ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. The match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta brings together two teams arriving from very different paths. England finished top of Group L with seven points, while DR Congo reached the knockout stage as the highest-ranked third-place team, making this one of the most intriguing elimination matches of the tournament. England progressed from the group stage without producing completely dominant performances, but Thomas Tuchel’s side still found the results needed to finish first. The Three Lions defeated Croatia and Panama before securing a draw against Ghana, with their final group match seeing Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham step up to seal a 2-0 victory. The biggest positive has been the ability of its elite players to decide important moments. HarryKane became England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer, while Jude Bellingham continues to be one of the team’s most influential players in midfield. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.England32-1-0+47Advanced2.Croatia32-0-106Advanced3.Ghana31-1-104Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Panama30-0-3-40Eliminated Tuchel has also built an impressive competitive record since taking charge. The country has avoided defeat in Tuchel’s competitive matches, showing consistency even when the performances have not always convinced supporters. DR Congo arrives with historic momentum DR Congo enters the match carrying the confidence of a nation experiencing a special moment. The Leopards are competing in their first World Cup knockout stage after previously appearing at the tournament as Zaire in 1974 and exiting in the group phase. Their journey has been built on resilience. After holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw and suffering a narrow defeat against Colombia, DR Congo produced a memorable comeback victory against Uzbekistan, winning 3-1 to secure qualification. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.Colombia32-1-0+37Advanced2.Portugal31-2-0+55Advanced3.DR Congo31-1-1+14Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Uzbekistan30-0-3-90Eliminated Coach Sebastien Desabre has transformed the team into a disciplined and difficult opponent. The Leopards often rely on a defensive structure with five defenders and look to attack quickly through their talented forwards. What happens if England wins and DR Congo loses? An England victory would send the Three Lions into the Round of 16 to face Mexico. The result would keep Tuchel’s team alive in a difficult section of the tournament, where potential future opponents include some of the biggest names. Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates scoring a brace vs Croatia. England would remain on course for a possible deep run, but the path would become extremely demanding. A quarter-final meeting with Brazil and a potential semi-final clash against another elite contender could await if England continues progressing. The main challenge would be maintaining consistency. England has the individual quality to defeat any opponent, but the knockout stage punishes small mistakes. What happens if DR Congo wins and England loses? A DR Congo victory would become one of the greatest results in the nation’s soccer history. The Leopards would replace England in the Round of 16 and continue their remarkable first-ever knockout campaign. Cedric Bakambu #17 and Gedeon Kalulu #24 of Congo DR. The upset would completely change the tournament landscape. England’s elimination would remove one of the favourites from the bracket and open opportunities for other teams hoping to re
For 52 years, Congo's standout World Cup memory was a humiliating 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia in its only other appearance on soccer's biggest stage. Not anymore. Not after a new generation of players made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time and set up a clash with England.
Saturday will see the final matches in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And it is all to play for. A massive match between Colombia and Portugal likely determines who wins the group, while both DR Congo and Uzbekistan are still alive in the chase for the knockout rounds. Here are the scenarios […]
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7.30pm EDT/12.30am BST/9.30am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Group tables | Mail Beau⚽️ DR Congo v Uzbekistan – live updates from Group KPeep! We’re off. Colombia in their typical yellow; Portugal in red. Nice change of pace from all the third jerseys we’ve been seeing here.The teams observe a moment of silence for the 1,400 dead in the earthquake in Venezuela. Fans do not. Come on, folks. We don’t even do a full minute in the USA. You can be quiet for about 15 seconds. Continue reading...
Review DR Congo's official FIFA World Ranking, point baseline, and the live Group K standings ahead of their 2026 World Cup match against Uzbekistan. The closing 2026 World Cup matchday of Group K at Atlanta Stadium introduces a definitive, must-win tactical setup as DR Congo pushes to prolong their campaign in North America. Making their highly anticipated return to the world stage, the African side enters this match against Uzbekistan aiming to locking down a path to the single-elimination bracket. Under the latest official metrics, DR Congo sits at the 46th position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with a coefficient score of 1,472.37 points. Their opponent on the pitch enters the finale looking to play the role of spoiler after a demanding start to the tournament. Uzbekistan occupies the 57th spot globally on the official leaderboard, holding a total of 1,432.84 ranking points. Group K standings and global rank The mathematical distribution of this section highlights a clear competitive ladder. While Colombia and Portugal have claimed control of the automatic qualification spaces, DR Congo must maximize this final match to position themselves favorably within the third-place wildcard tracking system. The table below outlines the current group metrics alongside global ranking seedings: Group K standings and global rank CountryFIFA RankPointsGoal differenceColombia11th6+3Portugal8th4+5DR Congo46th1-1Uzbekistan57th0-7 Historical context DR Congo recorded their absolute lowest structural floor in October 2011, when an extensive rebuild caused them to plummet to 133rd in the world. Conversely, their absolute peak arrived during the summer of 2017, when a dominant continental run propelled them to a historic high of 28th globally. Because the FIFA calculation matrix evaluates point exchanges based on the rank proximity of both competitors, a win tonight offers DR Congo an immediate coefficient reward alongside tournament survival.
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The Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation's ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. There is no room for a slip-up; survival is the only option. As England and DR Congo step into the unforgiving crucible of the Round of 32, the weight of history hangs heavily over the pitch. The Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation’s ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. The match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta brings together two teams arriving from very different paths. England finished top of Group L with seven points, while DR Congo reached the knockout stage as the highest-ranked third-place team, making this one of the most intriguing elimination matches of the tournament. England progressed from the group stage without producing completely dominant performances, but Thomas Tuchel’s side still found the results needed to finish first. The Three Lions defeated Croatia and Panama before securing a draw against Ghana, with their final group match seeing Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham step up to seal a 2-0 victory. The biggest positive has been the ability of its elite players to decide important moments. HarryKane became England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer, while Jude Bellingham continues to be one of the team’s most influential players in midfield. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.England32-1-0+47Advanced2.Croatia32-0-106Advanced3.Ghana31-1-104Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Panama30-0-3-40Eliminated Tuchel has also built an impressive competitive record since taking charge. The country has avoided defeat in Tuchel’s competitive matches, showing consistency even when the performances have not always convinced supporters. DR Congo arrives with historic momentum DR Congo enters the match carrying the confidence of a nation experiencing a special moment. The Leopards are competing in their first World Cup knockout stage after previously appearing at the tournament as Zaire in 1974 and exiting in the group phase. Their journey has been built on resilience. After holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw and suffering a narrow defeat against Colombia, DR Congo produced a memorable comeback victory against Uzbekistan, winning 3-1 to secure qualification. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.Colombia32-1-0+37Advanced2.Portugal31-2-0+55Advanced3.DR Congo31-1-1+14Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Uzbekistan30-0-3-90Eliminated Coach Sebastien Desabre has transformed the team into a disciplined and difficult opponent. The Leopards often rely on a defensive structure with five defenders and look to attack quickly through their talented forwards. What happens if England wins and DR Congo loses? An England victory would send the Three Lions into the Round of 16 to face Mexico. The result would keep Tuchel’s team alive in a difficult section of the tournament, where potential future opponents include some of the biggest names. Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates scoring a brace vs Croatia. England would remain on course for a possible deep run, but the path would become extremely demanding. A quarter-final meeting with Brazil and a potential semi-final clash against another elite contender could await if England continues progressing. The main challenge would be maintaining consistency. England has the individual quality to defeat any opponent, but the knockout stage punishes small mistakes. What happens if DR Congo wins and England loses? A DR Congo victory would become one of the greatest results in the nation’s soccer history. The Leopards would replace England in the Round of 16 and continue their remarkable first-ever knockout campaign. Cedric Bakambu #17 and Gedeon Kalulu #24 of Congo DR. The upset would completely change the tournament landscape. England’s elimination would remove one of the favourites from the bracket and open opportunities for other teams hoping to re
For 52 years, Congo's standout World Cup memory was a humiliating 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia in its only other appearance on soccer's biggest stage. Not anymore. Not after a new generation of players made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time and set up a clash with England.
Saturday will see the final matches in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And it is all to play for. A massive match between Colombia and Portugal likely determines who wins the group, while both DR Congo and Uzbekistan are still alive in the chase for the knockout rounds. Here are the scenarios […]
⚽️ Kick-off time: 7.30pm EDT/12.30am BST/9.30am AEST⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Group tables | Mail Beau⚽️ DR Congo v Uzbekistan – live updates from Group KPeep! We’re off. Colombia in their typical yellow; Portugal in red. Nice change of pace from all the third jerseys we’ve been seeing here.The teams observe a moment of silence for the 1,400 dead in the earthquake in Venezuela. Fans do not. Come on, folks. We don’t even do a full minute in the USA. You can be quiet for about 15 seconds. Continue reading...
Review DR Congo's official FIFA World Ranking, point baseline, and the live Group K standings ahead of their 2026 World Cup match against Uzbekistan. The closing 2026 World Cup matchday of Group K at Atlanta Stadium introduces a definitive, must-win tactical setup as DR Congo pushes to prolong their campaign in North America. Making their highly anticipated return to the world stage, the African side enters this match against Uzbekistan aiming to locking down a path to the single-elimination bracket. Under the latest official metrics, DR Congo sits at the 46th position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with a coefficient score of 1,472.37 points. Their opponent on the pitch enters the finale looking to play the role of spoiler after a demanding start to the tournament. Uzbekistan occupies the 57th spot globally on the official leaderboard, holding a total of 1,432.84 ranking points. Group K standings and global rank The mathematical distribution of this section highlights a clear competitive ladder. While Colombia and Portugal have claimed control of the automatic qualification spaces, DR Congo must maximize this final match to position themselves favorably within the third-place wildcard tracking system. The table below outlines the current group metrics alongside global ranking seedings: Group K standings and global rank CountryFIFA RankPointsGoal differenceColombia11th6+3Portugal8th4+5DR Congo46th1-1Uzbekistan57th0-7 Historical context DR Congo recorded their absolute lowest structural floor in October 2011, when an extensive rebuild caused them to plummet to 133rd in the world. Conversely, their absolute peak arrived during the summer of 2017, when a dominant continental run propelled them to a historic high of 28th globally. Because the FIFA calculation matrix evaluates point exchanges based on the rank proximity of both competitors, a win tonight offers DR Congo an immediate coefficient reward alongside tournament survival.
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