Overview:
DR Congo will face England in Atlanta on July 1st 2026 at the round of 32. Portugal will now square up against Croatia on 2nd July 2026 at the round of 32 stage.
2026 FIFA World Cup (Group K):
- DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan
- Colombia 0-0 Portugal
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.
Eldor Shomurodov put Uzbekistan ahead as early as the 10th minute.
Yoane Wissa brought the game level in the 68th minute with a well struck penalty.
Fiston Mayele scored in the 78th minute as DR Congo took the lead for the first time in the game.
Wissa sealed the victory with his second strike on the goal in stoppage time.
DR Congo qualified to the round of 32 on four points, among the eight third placed countries.
DR Congo will face England in Atlanta on July 1st 2026 at the round of 32.
Meanwhile, Colombia and Portugal played to a goal-less draw in Miami. Portugal finished the campaign with five points to qualify in second position.
Portugal will now square up against Croatia on 2nd July 2026 at the round of 32 stage.
Group K leaders Colombia (on 7 points) will face Ghana Black Stars on 3rd July 2026 in Kansas city.
