The win over Uzbekistan was DR Congo's first at a World Cup and pushed the Leopards into the round of 32.

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DR Congo has come from behind to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta, earning a spot in the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time. The African side will face England in Atlanta on Wednesday in the round of 32.

Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.

Both teams enter the final game with a chance to advance to the round of 32

DR Congo kicks off against Uzbekistan in the World Cup on Saturday, June 27 in match No. 72 of 104. The Group K action begins at 7:30 PM ET and you won't want to miss it. The 2026 World Cup is the largest ever,

DR Congo and Uzbekistan conclude their group-stage campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an intriguing match. DR Congo ’s future will depend on whether they win, tie, or lose against Uzbekistan . Do they still have mathematical chances of qualifying?

Congo DR head into the match with one point from their opening two games. The Leopards produced one of the surprises of the group stage by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia despite an outstanding goalkeeping display from Lionel Mpasi.

However, as Les Léopards play for a spot in the round of 32, their most famous fan, "Lumumba Vea," won't be in the stands.

Two of Europe’s heavyweights, Spain and Portugal, meet on Monday, July 6, for a round-of-16 World Cup match that is set to be a toss-up.