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Uzbekistan exits World Cup as DR Congo wins 3-1 in Atlanta

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Uzbekistan exits World Cup as DR Congo wins 3-1 in Atlanta

Summary

Uzbekistan concluded their World Cup campaign after a 3-1 defeat to DR Congo on June 28 in Atlanta. The match saw Uzbekistan take an early lead with Eldor Shomurodov's goal in the 10th minute. However, DR Congo equalized with a penalty from Yoane Wissa and added two more goals from Fiston Mayele and Wissa again, securing their place in the round of 32 and ending Uzbekistan's hopes. Abdukodir Khusanov, representing Manchester City, played a key role but conceded the penalty that shifted the momentum.

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By the Numbers

•Uzbekistan took a 1-0 lead early in the match.
•DR Congo's goals came from Wissa and Mayele.
•Khusanov conceded a penalty that changed the game's outcome.
•DR Congo now faces England in the knockout round.

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Abdukodir Khusanov becomes the first Manchester City player at the FIFA World Cup to head home after Uzbekistan finished bottom of their group.DR Congo booked a historic World Cup round-of-32 clash ag...
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