Congo rallies to 3-1 win over Uzbekistan to reach World Cup knockouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Congo secured a place in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 in a group match on Saturday night. After falling behind to a goal from Eldor Shomurodov, Congo equalized in the 68th minute through a penalty converted by Yoane Wissa. Fiston Mayele gave Congo the lead 10 minutes later, followed by another goal from Wissa in injury time. This victory marks Congo's first win in the World Cup since its sole previous appearance as Zaire in 1974.
- •Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time.
- •Uzbekistan initially led with a goal by Eldor Shomurodov.
- •Yoane Wissa scored a penalty to equalize for Congo.
- •Fiston Mayele scored the go-ahead goal shortly after Wissa's penalty.
- •Congo's previous World Cup appearance was in 1974.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts
"Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.
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