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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 28 June 2026 |
Match Time | 00:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Atlanta Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2, RTE 2 |
DR Congo meet Uzbekistan in their final Group K fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a winner-takes-most clash where both sides still cling to faint hopes of survival.
DR Congo sit third on a single point, having drawn 1-1 with Portugal and lost 1-0 to Colombia. Nothing but a win keeps their knockout dreams breathing.
Uzbekistan, on their historic World Cup debut, prop up the table on nil points after a 3-1 defeat to Colombia and a chastening 5-0 loss to Portugal.
These nations have never met at senior level, so there is no head-to-head to lean on. The stakes do the talking, with both desperate for a first win of the tournament.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Form
DR Congo's recent results show real grit, with wins over Jamaica, Benin, Sudan and a 3-0 success at Botswana, plus a battling away win in Cameroon. They held Portugal to a draw before edging a 1-0 defeat in Colombia. Yoane Wissa remains the man they look to, having scored their leveller against Portugal.
Uzbekistan reached their first World Cup the hard way, sealing qualification with a 0-0 draw against the UAE. The finals have been a rude awakening, conceding eight goals across heavy defeats to Colombia and Portugal. Abbosbek Fayzullaev offers a spark, having netted their historic first goal against Colombia.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
DR Congo: No injury or suspension concerns reported.
Uzbekistan: No injury or suspension concerns reported.
DR Congo
DR Congo head into this one with a clean bill of health and plenty of top-level experience to call upon throughout the squad. With knockout qualification on the line, Sébastien Desabre can name his strongest available side without any worries.
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan also have no injury concerns to fret over. Rustam Ashurmatov was a doubt previously, but he has proven fit enough to feature, handing the coaching staff a fully available squad for this must-win fixture.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Predicted Lineup
DR Congo
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Mpasi; Kapuadi, Tuanzebe, Mbemba; Wan-Bissaka, Moutoussamy, Kayembe, Sadiki, Masuaku; Bakambu, Wissa. Bench: To be confirmed.
Uzbekistan
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Nematov; Abdullaev, Khusanov, Ashurmatov; Karimov, Shukurov, Mozgovoy, Alijonov; G'aniev, Fayzullaev; Shomurodov. Bench: To be confirmed.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Key Stats & Match Facts
This is the first ever senior international meeting between DR Congo and Uzbekistan.
DR Congo's 1-1 draw with Portugal marked their first World Cup point and goal in 52 years, since their only previous appearance as Zaire in 1974.
Uzbekistan's 3-1 loss to Colombia was their first ever fixture at a World Cup finals, making them the first Central Asian nation to reach the competition.
DR Congo's win market hit rate stands at five from their last 10 matches against all opponents, including a 3-0 win at Botswana.
Uzbekistan's win market hit rate is four from their last 10 matches against all opponents, with a 3-0 success over Qatar among them.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: DR Congo are the favourites here and we make them worthy ones. Their experience and defensive structure should see them edge a leaky Uzbekistan side. We fancy a 1-0 home win.
Best Bets
DR Congo to win looks the sensible starting point, priced at 83/100 with 10Bet. The Congolese have the experience and the structure to see off a side that has shipped eight goals in two outings.
For a touch more value, Both Teams To Score - Yes appeals at 19/20 with Bet365. Uzbekistan found the net against Colombia, while DR Congo carry enough threat through Wissa and Bakambu to add to the tally.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Bet Builder
Our bet builder backs DR Congo to win, Yoane Wissa to score anytime and Both Teams To Score - Yes, three legs that lean into a Congolese win with goals at both ends.
DR Congo to win is the anchor leg. They are favourites with the bookmakers and have the nous and tournament experience to take care of a struggling opponent who have yet to earn a point.
Yoane Wissa to score anytime is the standout attacking pick. He scored against Portugal and remains DR Congo's chief threat going forward, with the forward line carrying the bulk of their creative ambition.
Both Teams To Score - Yes rounds things off. Uzbekistan have shown they can score, netting against Colombia, and a fully fit attacking squad means there is every reason to expect them to trouble Mpasi at least once.
The three legs pull in the same direction, an attacking but disciplined DR Congo display that still allows the visitors a goal of their own.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/1 and is as short as 4.08/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £19 from best to worst price.
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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Talking Points
The big question is whether DR Congo can shift gears. Their stubborn defence frustrated both Portugal and Colombia, but Sébastien Desabre now needs a more direct approach to chase the win they need, and goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was outstanding in the narrow defeat to Colombia. At the other end, Fabio Cannavaro must urgently shore up an Uzbekistan rearguard that has leaked eight goals, with Fayzullaev their best hope of an upset.
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Predictions FAQs
When is the DR Congo vs Uzbekistan World Cup game?
The World Cup match between DR Congo and Uzbekistan is scheduled to kick off on Sunday 28 June 2026 at 00:30 UK time.
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