90'+9' - Full Time! DR Congo Completes the Comeback

The final whistle blows in Atlanta as DR Congo rallies from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1. A brace from Yoane Wissa and a goal by Fiston Mayele seal an impressive comeback, keeping the Congolese side's hopes alive of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Score: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan

90'+1' - Wissa Scores Again to Seal the Victory!

Yoane Wissa grabs his second goal of the night to put DR Congo in complete control. Meschack Elia kept the ball in play near the byline before cutting it back to Wissa, who took a touch and unleashed a superb right-footed strike from outside the box that beat Abduvohid Nematov.

Score: DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan

90' - Eight Minutes of Stoppage Time

The fourth official signals eight minutes of added time in the second half. Uzbekistan has one final opportunity to find an equalizer, while DR Congo looks to hold on to its crucial lead until the final whistle.

Score: DR Congo 2-1 Uzbekistan

83' - DR Congo Strengthens the Defense

Sébastien Desabre makes another substitution to help protect the lead. Joris Kayembe replaces Arthur Masuaku, adding fresh legs to DR Congo's back line for the closing stages.

Score: DR Congo 2-1 Uzbekistan

82' - Uzbekistan Brings on Sergeev

Fabio Cannavaro makes another attacking substitution as Igor Sergeev replaces Jakhongir Urozov. Uzbekistan is looking for more firepower up front as it pushes for a late equalizer.

Score: DR Congo 2-1 Uzbekistan

78' - Mayele Completes the Comeback for DR Congo!

Second-half substitute Fiston Mayele finishes off a lightning-fast counterattack with a clinical right-footed strike from close range, putting DR Congo in front. The Leopards have turned the match around and are closing in on a crucial victory in Group K.

Score: DR Congo 2-1 Uzbekistan

73' - Cannavaro Brings on Urunov

Fabio Cannavaro makes another change for Uzbekistan as the match enters its final stages. Oston Urunov replaces Abbosbek Fayzullaev, adding fresh legs in attack after DR Congo leveled the score.

Score: DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan

72' - Triple Substitution for DR Congo

Sébastien Desabre makes a triple change as DR Congo pushes for a winner. Ngal'ayel Mukau replaces Samuel Moutoussamy, Théo Bongonda comes on for Brian Cipenga, and Meschack Elia takes the place of Nathanaël Mbuku, adding fresh legs in midfield and attack.

Score: DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan

72' - Play Resumes

The hydration break is over, and play resumes in Atlanta. With the match level, DR Congo and Uzbekistan enter a crucial stretch as both sides push for a winning goal.

Score: DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan

68' - Wissa Converts from the Penalty Spot

DR Congo is back on level terms thanks to Yoane Wissa. The forward won the penalty after being brought down in the box by Abdukodir Khusanov, then calmly stepped up and buried the spot kick with a right-footed finish.

Score: DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan

62' - Moutoussamy Booked for Late Challenge

Samuel Moutoussamy is shown a yellow card after fouling Akmal Mozgovoy in Uzbekistan's defensive half. The DR Congo midfielder arrives late to the challenge, prompting the referee to immediately reach for his pocket.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

59' - Double Substitution for Uzbekistan

Fabio Cannavaro makes a pair of midfield changes to inject fresh legs into his team. Azizjon Ganiev replaces Dostonbek Khamdamov, while Odiljon Khamrobekov comes on for Otabek Shukurov as Uzbekistan looks to protect its lead.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

55' - Play Resumes

Following medical treatment for Akmal Mozgovoy, the referee signals for play to continue. DR Congo pushes forward in search of an equalizer, while Uzbekistan looks to protect its lead.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

54' - Play Stopped for Mozgovoy Injury

Play is temporarily halted after Akmal Mozgovoy went down following a collision with Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Uzbekistan midfielder required medical attention and briefly left the field for evaluation.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

51' - DR Congo Makes Its First Substitution

Sébastien Desabre makes his first attacking adjustment. Fiston Mayele comes on to replace Cédric Bakambu, as DR Congo looks to add fresh energy in its search for an equalizer.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

48' - Nasrullaev Booked for Foul on Mbuku

Sherzod Nasrullaev brought down Nathanaël Mbuku as the DR Congo forward broke down the right flank. The referee immediately awarded the free kick and showed the Uzbekistan defender a yellow card for the challenge.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

45' - Second Half Begins

The second half is underway in Atlanta. DR Congo must find a way back into the match to keep its hopes alive, while Uzbekistan looks to protect its one-goal advantage.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

45'+7' - Halftime

The first half comes to an end in Atlanta. Uzbekistan heads into the break with the lead thanks to Eldor Shomurodov's early goal, while DR Congo had Nathanaël Mbuku's equalizer ruled out by VAR and will need a response after the interval.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

45'+6' - Fayzullaev Wastes the Free Kick

Following the foul that earned Nathanaël Mbuku a yellow card, Abbosbek Fayzullaev stepped up to take the free kick for Uzbekistan, but his right-footed effort sailed well over the crossbar.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

45'+5' - Mbuku Shown a Yellow Card

Nathanaël Mbuku is booked after bringing down Abbosbek Fayzullaev in Uzbekistan's half. The DR Congo forward was late on the challenge, earning a yellow card for dangerous play.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

45'+1' - Seven Minutes Added

The fourth official signals seven minutes of added time at the end of the first half. Both teams have extra time to make an impact before the halftime whistle in Atlanta.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

43' - Khusanov Booked for Foul on Wissa

Abdukodir Khusanov goes into the referee's book after bringing down Yoane Wissa near the left touchline. The Uzbekistan defender was late on the challenge, earning a yellow card for dangerous play.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

36' - Play Resumes

Following medical treatment for Abbosbek Fayzullaev, the referee signals for play to continue. Uzbekistan still holds the lead as DR Congo looks for an equalizer before halftime.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

35' - Play Stopped for Fayzullaev Injury

Play is temporarily halted after Abbosbek Fayzullaev went down following a foul on Axel Tuanzebe in DR Congo's defensive half. The Uzbek midfielder is receiving medical treatment before the match can continue.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

25' - Play Resumes

The hydration break comes to an end, and play resumes in Atlanta. DR Congo looks for an equalizer, while Uzbekistan aims to protect its one-goal advantage.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

23' - Hydration Break

Play is temporarily stopped for a hydration break. Both teams use the pause to receive tactical instructions from their coaching staffs before action resumes in this intense Group K clash.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

21' - Yellow Card for Noah Sadiki

The referee shows a yellow card to Noah Sadiki after a reckless challenge in midfield. The DR Congo midfielder becomes his team's first booking of the match and will need to be careful for the remainder of the game.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

18' - VAR Disallows DR Congo Goal

Nathanaël Mbuku thought he had leveled the match, but the celebration was cut short. After a video review, the VAR overturned the goal, keeping Uzbekistan in front in Atlanta.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

10' - Goal Uzbekistan!

Uzbekistan strikes first in Atlanta. Abbosbek Fayzullaev delivered a perfectly timed pass into the box, where Eldor Shomurodov calmly finished with his left foot to beat the goalkeeper and give his side the early lead in this crucial Group K clash.

Score: DR Congo 0-1 Uzbekistan

0' - Kickoff!

The ball is rolling in Atlanta as DR Congo and Uzbekistan begin a crucial Group K showdown. Both sides need all three points to keep their hopes of advancing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.

Score: DR Congo 0-0 Uzbekistan

DR Congo's Starting XI

Uzbekistan's Starting XI

DR Congo and Uzbekistan head into their final match with one clear objective: win or come dangerously close to elimination from the 2026 World Cup. After facing group favorites Portugal and Colombia, both teams still have a slim chance of reaching the knockout stage, but there is absolutely no room for mistakes.

According to the current Group K standings and tournament outlook, this match could determine far more than third place. Depending on results elsewhere, three points may still be enough to earn a spot among the tournament's best third-place finishers.

DR Congo looks to turn resilience into a historic qualification

The side coached by Sébastien Desabre earned plenty of respect despite its narrow defeat to Colombia. For much of the match, the African nation frustrated one of the tournament favorites thanks to its disciplined defensive structure and an outstanding performance from goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau, whose series of crucial saves kept the scoreline close.

The good news for DR Congo is that the squad remains fully available, with no major injuries or suspensions. Desabre is expected to stick with the core group that has represented the team throughout the tournament. Players such as Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Arthur Masuaku will be expected to lead the way in a match where only three points will do.

Uzbekistan searches for pride and one final opportunity

The situation is even more difficult for Uzbekistan. Consecutive defeats, especially the heavy 5-0 loss to Portugal, have left the Central Asian side with no margin for error and a goal difference that could become decisive.

Now the challenge changes completely. Uzbekistan must regain its confidence and rebuild its defensive organization if it hopes to compete from the opening whistle. At the same time, players such as Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullaev will need to provide the attacking spark that has been missing against stronger opponents.

Like DR Congo, Uzbekistan arrives with a healthy squad and no suspensions, allowing Cannavaro to field his strongest available lineup in what could be the team's final World Cup match.

Tactical battles that could decide the game

On paper, DR Congo enters the match with slightly better momentum after its encouraging performances during the opening two rounds. Its defensive discipline and dangerous transition play have shown it can compete even against elite opposition.

The biggest challenge now is converting those positive moments into goals. Yoane Wissa and Cédric Bakambu must capitalize on any defensive gaps, while the midfield will need to move the ball quicker to avoid becoming predictable in possession.

For Uzbekistan, the priority is producing a completely different display from the one against Portugal. Defensive organization must improve immediately, while costly individual mistakes cannot be repeated. If the team can remain compact and keep the match close, quick counterattacks and set pieces may provide its best route to goal.

One of the most intriguing individual battles will feature Wissa against defender Abdukodir Khusanov, a matchup that could heavily influence the outcome.

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