Congo DR came from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 27 June 2026, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Yoane Wissa 68' pen, 90'+1', Fiston Mayele 78' (Congo DR); Eldor Shomurodov 10' (Uzbekistan).
Eldor Shomurodov's early strike had Uzbekistan in front for almost an hour, but Yoane Wissa levelled from the penalty spot and Fiston Mayele turned the game on its head ten minutes later. Wissa added a second in stoppage time to complete the comeback and send the Leopards into the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time. Watch the full Congo DR vs Uzbekistan highlights above.
Yoane Wissa (a penalty and a stoppage-time goal) and Fiston Mayele for Congo DR; Eldor Shomurodov for Uzbekistan.
Congo DR won 3-1 after trailing 1-0.
Yes - the win took them past the group stage for the first time in their World Cup history.
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