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DR Congo qualifies for World Cup knockout stages with Wissa's brace

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

DR Congo qualifies for World Cup knockout stages with Wissa's brace
Summary

DR Congo secured qualification for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 in their final group match. Yoanne Wissa scored twice, including a penalty, after an earlier goal from Mayele. Uzbekistan initially led through Ugor Shomurodov's goal, but DR Congo rallied in the second half. They will face England in the round of 32.

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  • •DR Congo completes a comeback to win 3-1 against Uzbekistan.
  • •Yoanne Wissa scores twice, including a penalty.
  • •Ugor Shomurodov opened the scoring for Uzbekistan.
  • •Mayele added a critical goal to level the match.
  • •DR Congo meets England in the round of 32.
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  • 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wissa ends 52-year wait with brace to send DR Congo to World Cup knockouts
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Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterDR Congo qualified for the World Cup knockout stages for the first time with their first ever victory at the tournament, mounting a sensational comeback to ...

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