Congo DR vs Uzbekistan
Congo DR
Uzbekistan
Congo DR 3–1 Uzbekistan
Congo DR ground out a 2-1 victory over a Uzbekistan side that had conceded eight goals in their previous two group games, moving off the bottom of their group and into contention for progression. The result was largely what the pre-match data anticipated, though Uzbekistan's consolation goal complicated what the model expected to be a tighter, lower-scoring affair.
Congo DR picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Congo DR end of the standings.
Assist: Akmal Mozgovoy
Congo DR 2-1 Uzbekistan: Leopards Survive to Keep Knockout Hopes Alive
Congo DR ground out a 2-1 victory over a Uzbekistan side that had conceded eight goals in their previous two group games, moving off the bottom of their group and into contention for progression. The result was largely what the pre-match data anticipated, though Uzbekistan's consolation goal complicated what the model expected to be a tighter, lower-scoring affair.
Read full report →- 10'assist: Akmal MozgovoyEldor Shomurodov
- 18'
Nathanaël Mbuku - 21'Foul
Noah Sadiki - 43'Foul
Abdukodir Khusanov - 45+5'FoulNathanaël Mbuku
- 48'Foul
Sherzod Nasrullaev - 51'off: Cédric Bakambu
Fiston Mayele - 59'off: Dostonbek Khamdamov
Aziz Ganiev - 59'off: Otabek Shukurov
Odildzhon Khamrobekov - 62'Foul
Samuel Moutoussamy - 68'Penalty
Yoane Wissa - 72'off: Samuel Moutoussamy
Ngal'ayel Mukau - 72'off: Nathanaël Mbuku
Meschack Elia - 72'off: Brian Cipenga
Théo Bongonda - 73'off: Abbosbek Fayzullaev
Oston Urunov - 78'Right foot shotFiston Mayele
- 82'off: Jakhongir Urozov
Igor Sergeev - 82'off: Akmal Mozgovoy
Jamshid Iskanderov - 83'off: Arthur Masuaku
Joris Kayembe - 90+1'assist: Meschack EliaYoane Wissa
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Congo DR vs Uzbekistan?
The match finished 3-1 to Congo DR.
Who won Congo DR vs Uzbekistan?
Congo DR won the match 3-1.
When did Congo DR vs Uzbekistan take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 28 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Congo DR beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. Our model favored Congo DR at 40 percent probability, and the pick landed. Congo DR had won none of their last five matches before this one, drawing once and losing once, while Uzbekistan arrived without a win in their last five, losing twice. Both teams had scored in half their recent outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result consolidated Congo DR's 3rd place finish with 3 points gained; their win halted a worrying 1W-1D-3L stretch. Uzbekistan's 4th place position came under pressure after a third consecutive loss, with 2 points from their last 5 matches. The 2-goal margin reflected the gap between the sides; Congo DR's resurgence contrasted sharply with Uzbekistan's collapse in form.
Congo DR v Uzbekistan · World Cup 2026 · 28/06/2026, 00:30:00