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Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta on Saturday night to advance to the World Cup knockout stages for the first time.

This victory ensures Congo's qualification as one of the top third-placed teams, marking a historic milestone for the nation in international football. The win demonstrates the team's growing competitiveness and sets the stage for their next challenge in the Round of 32.

  • The Democratic Republic of Congo has never reached the World Cup knockout stages before 2026.
  • Atlanta hosted this Group K match as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament in North America.
  • Uzbekistan was already eliminated from the tournament before the final Group K match began.