Congo survives Uzbekistan to secure World Cup knockout stage berth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Congo celebrated its first victory in World Cup history, defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. After trailing 1-0 in the first half, Yoane Wissa equalized in the 68th minute from a penalty kick. Fiston Mayele scored to give Congo a 2-1 lead in the 78th minute, followed by Wissa's second goal in stoppage time. This win follows two earlier matches: a 1-1 draw with Portugal and a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia. Congo's next match is against England on July 1.
- •Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup match
- •Yoane Wissa scores twice in the victory
- •Congo's next game set against England
- •The match highlights Congo's historic World Cup journey
- •Congo finished the group stage with one win and one draw
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Congo threw a World Cup party after getting into round of 32. Yes, there was dancing
"Next, Congo takes on Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and England. But first, it dances the night away after coming from behind to beat Uzbekistan.
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