Congo DR Overcomes Early Deficit to Beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Final Group Game
June 28, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Congo DR rallied from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory against Uzbekistan in their final World Cup 2026 group stage match.
Congo DR finished their World Cup group stage campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. This result sees them end their involvement with four points, following an earlier 1-1 draw against Portugal and a 0-1 loss to Colombia. Uzbekistan concludes their campaign without a point, after previous losses of 1-3 to Colombia and 0-5 to Portugal.
Uzbekistan started brightly, taking the lead in the 10th minute through E. Shomurodov, assisted by A. Mozgovoy. Congo DR responded quickly, with N. Mbuku having a goal disallowed by VAR in the 17th minute for a foul. Despite their early setback, Congo DR steadily asserted control, generating numerous chances before the interval. The match became increasingly physical with several yellow cards issued to both sides.
The turning point came in the second half. Y. Wissa converted a penalty in the 68th minute to level the score for Congo DR. The momentum shifted entirely, and F. Mayele found the back of the net in the 78th minute, putting Congo DR in the lead. Wissa sealed the victory with his second goal of the game in the 91st minute, assisted by M. Elia.
While Congo DR showed resilience to come from behind and secure a win in their final group stage match, this victory concludes their World Cup journey. Uzbekistan, failing to secure any points, also exits the competition. Both teams will now reflect on their performances as they look toward future competitions.