Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) recovered from a goal down to outsmart Uzbekistan 3-1 at Atlanta stadium and book a round of 32 slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Striker Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockouts after fighting their way back from a halftime deficit to win 3-1 against Uzbekistan on Saturday and set up a last-32 meeting with England.

Congo secured a historic spot in the World Cup knockouts with a 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan, marking their first advancement after a 52-year tournament absence.

DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday (Jun 27) to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. The victory saw DR Congo finish second in Group K and book a Round of 32 meeting with England. #FIF

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure a first ever World Cup win on Saturday and set up a meeting with England in the last 32.

Uzbekistan took the lead into the second half, but Yoane Wissa took charge from there, scoring on a penalty before completing the brace with a highlight-reel marker to advance Congo DR to the knockout stage for the first time in the country's history.