Congo and Uzbekistan battle in World Cup group stage match
Updated June 27, 2026, 9:47 p.m. ET

Congo and Uzbekistan face off in a World Cup group‑stage matchup as both teams look to secure points.
See moments from the match as the action unfolds on the global stage.
Above, Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lars Baron, Getty ImagesSee moments from the match as the action unfolds on the global stage.
Above, Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Samuel Moutoussamy #8 of Congo DR celebrates after the 3-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR celebrates after the team's third goal by Yoane Wissa #20 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR celebrates after the team's third goal by Yoane Wissa #20 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR scores his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fiston Mayele #19 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty for the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Samuel Moutoussamy #8 of Congo DR controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR scores a penalty for his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Nathanael Mbuku #7 of Congo DR is challenged by Sherzod Nasrullaev #13 and Abbosbek Fayzullaev #22 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Abduvohid Nematov #12 of Uzbekistan clears the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Akmal Mozgovoy #6 of Uzbekistan reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Nathanael Mbuku #7 of Congo DR is challenged by Sherzod Nasrullaev #13 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Fabio Cannavaro, Head Coach of Uzbekistan, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan competes for the ball against Samuel Moutoussamy #8 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Abduvohid Nematov #12 of Uzbekistan makes a save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Rustam Ashurmatov #5 of Uzbekistan competes for the ball against Cedric Bakambu #17 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Khojiakbar Alijonov #3 of Uzbekistan competes for the ball against Brian Cipenga #9 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Samuel Moutoussamy #8 of Congo DR is challenged by Dostonbek Khamdamov #17 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Akmal Mozgovoy #6 of Uzbekistan reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Referee Felix Zwayer gestures for a VAR review following a goal by Nathanael Mbuku #7 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan competes for the ball against Chancel Mbemba #22 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Arthur Masuaku #26 of Congo DR heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan scores his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Brian Cipenga #9 of Congo DR is challenged by Khojiakbar Alijonov #3 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Brian Cipenga #9 of Congo DR competes for the ball against Akmal Mozgovoy #6 of Uzbekistan during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Otabek Shukurov #7 of Uzbekistan is challenged by Noah Sadiki #14 of Congo DR during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Uzbekistan players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Congo DR players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Uzbekistan players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Uzbekistan fans arrive before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Congo DR players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Aaron Tshibola #15 of Congo DR warms up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Congo DR players warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Players line up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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