DR Congo achieved the feat of defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup.

What happened ?

The match was very competitive, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Uzbekistan opened the scoring with a clever lob by Eldor Shomurodov, but DR Congo managed to equalize with a penalty converted by Yoane Wissa.

The heroes of the victory

Fiston Mayele then validated the Congolese qualification by scoring the second goal, and Yoane Wissa sealed the fate of the match by scoring his second goal in added time. DR Congo will face England in the round of 16 on July 1st.

Key figures

| Team | Goals | | --- | --- | | DR Congo | 3 | | Uzbekistan | 1 | DR Congo showed great determination and managed to reverse the trend to win this historic victory.

What it means for DR Congo

This qualification for the round of 16 is a historic achievement for DR Congo, which had never reached this stage of the competition before. DR Congo will now have to prepare to face England, a very experienced and talented team.

The match in numbers

DR Congo took 15 shots, 7 of which were on target, while Uzbekistan took 12 shots, 4 of which were on target. Possession was very balanced, with 51% for DR Congo and 49% for Uzbekistan. DR Congo committed 12 fouls, while Uzbekistan committed 15.

Upcoming matches

DR Congo will face England in the round of 16 on July 1st, while Uzbekistan will be eliminated from the competition. DR Congo will now have to prepare to face a very tough and talented team, but with this historic victory, the Congolese have shown that they are capable of achieving the feat.