DR Congo faces Uzbekistan for World Cup knockout round chance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:27 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
DR Congo and Uzbekistan compete in a vital World Cup match on June 28. A win for DR Congo would secure its first-ever World Cup victory and a spot in the knockout rounds, while a loss would end their tournament. Currently, DR Congo has one point in Group K, needing a win to progress. Uzbekistan, in their first World Cup appearance, needs a strong performance for any chance of advancing, despite having the worst goal difference among third-place competitors.
- •DR Congo currently has one point in Group K.
- •A victory would secure DR Congo's spot in the knockout stage.
- •Uzbekistan seeks their first World Cup win in their debut tournament.
- •DR Congo has not won a World Cup match since 1974.
- •Uzbekistan has the worst goal difference among third-place teams.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Is DR Congo out of the World Cup? Can Uzbekistan still qualify for knockout rounds?
"A win over Uzbekistan would be DR Congo's first at a World Cup and would carry the Leopards into the round of 32.
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