DR Congo vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026: Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — Atlanta’s Pride Match Where Nothing Is Left to Lose

Both eliminated. Both embarrassed. But that’s exactly what makes this match dangerous — there’s nothing to lose and everything to prove. When DR Congo and Uzbekistan meet in Atlanta, expect raw football played with wounded pride. Don’t sleep on this one.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Match Info

Group K Standings (Heading In)

Both sides are eliminated, but DR Congo still have an outside shot at advancing as one of the best third-placed teams — meaning this is not a dead rubber for the Leopards.

Team News & Predicted Lineups

DR Congo (5-3-2): Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Kapuadi, Masuaku; Kayembe, Moutoussamy, Mukau; Bakambu, Wissa

Uzbekistan (4-3-3): Yusupov; Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Abdullaev, Alijonov; Khamrobekov, Shukurov, Nasrullayev; Fayzullaev, Shomurodov, Urunov

DR Congo are without winger Théo Bongonda through injury. Uzbekistan have no reported absentees. The key duel to watch: Newcastle United’s Yoane Wissa against Uzbekistan’s porous backline — a defence that has shipped eight goals in two matches is precisely the kind of hunting ground a Premier League forward salivates over.

Uzbekistan’s most dangerous player, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, scored their only World Cup goal so far and will look to exploit spaces left by DR Congo’s adventurous full-backs.

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Recent Form

DR Congo: D (Portugal 1-1 WC), L (Colombia 0-1 WC), L (Chile 1-2), D (Denmark 0-0), W (Jamaica 1-0)

Uzbekistan: L (Portugal 0-5 WC), L (Colombia 1-3 WC), L (Netherlands 0-2), L (Canada 0-1), W (Venezuela 2-1)

DR Congo’s form tells a very different story than the table suggests — holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw was a genuine achievement. Their draw with Portugal on Matchday 1 showed tactical discipline and the kind of defensive structure that can frustrate elite sides. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five and their confidence is visibly fragile heading into Atlanta.

Head-to-Head

DR Congo and Uzbekistan have no recorded head-to-head meetings — this will be the first competitive encounter between the two nations. History starts here in Atlanta.

Check the official FIFA match centre for confirmed lineups and live updates once available.

Prediction

DR Congo are the better-organised side and carry genuine firepower in Wissa and Bakambu. Uzbekistan have conceded eight goals and have yet to show they can keep a clean sheet against competitive opposition. Expect the Leopards to dominate and seal a consolation win that keeps the third-place dream alive: DR Congo 2-0 Uzbekistan.

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How to Watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan

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