Yoane Wissa scores twice as DR Congo comes back to beat Uzbekistan

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Yoane Wissa scores twice as DR Congo comes back to beat Uzbekistan
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Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United led the Democratic Republic of Congo to a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 28. After Uzbekistan took an early lead through Eldor Shomurodov, Wissa equalized with a penalty and later sealed the win with a second goal in stoppage time. This victory marks DR Congo's first advancement to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, setting up a matchup against England in the round of 32. Wissa's performance also signifies his improved form after a lackluster debut season at Newcastle.

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  • DR Congo wins 3-1 against Uzbekistan
  • Wissa converts a penalty and scores another goal
  • DR Congo progresses to World Cup knockout stage
  • Next match is against England in the round of 32
  • Wissa now has three goals in the tournament
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Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa delivered a match-winning performance at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, scoring twice to propel the Democratic Republic of Congo to a historic 3-1 comeback victory ove...

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