World Cup Group Stage - 3
Congo DR 3 - 1 FT Uzbekistan
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
E. Shomurodov (A. Mozgovoy) 10'
17' N. Mbuku
21' N. Sadiki
A. Khusanov 43'
45'+5 N. Mbuku
HT
S. Nasrullaev 48'
51' ↓ C. Bakambu ↑F. Mayele
↓ O. Shukurov ↑O. Khamrobekov 59'
↓ D. Khamdamov ↑A. Ganiev 59'
62' S. Moutoussamy
68' Y. Wissa
72' ↓ B. Cipenga ↑T. Bongonda
72' ↓ S. Moutoussamy ↑N. Mukau
72' ↓ N. Mbuku ↑M. Elia
↓ A. Fayzullaev ↑O. Urunov 73'
78' F. Mayele
↓ J. Urozov ↑I. Sergeev 82'
↓ A. Mozgovoy ↑J. Iskanderov 82'
83' ↓ A. Masuaku ↑J. Kayembe
90'+1 Y. Wissa (M. Elia)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Congo DR
Goalkeepers
Lionel Mpasi Nzau 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aaron Wan-Bissaka 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Chancel Mbemba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Tuanzebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Masuaku
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Nathanaël Mbuku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Samuel Moutoussamy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Noah Sadiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Cipenga 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
11
Attempts
55%
Success %
Forwards
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
51
Entry
Yoane Wissa 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
BENCH
Matthieu Epolo 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Timothy Fayulu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dylan Batubinsika
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gedeon Kalulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joris Kayembe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Steve Kapuadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Tshibola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charles Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaël Kakuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Bongonda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edo Kayembe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ngal'ayel Mukau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fiston Mayele 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Meschak Elia 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
7
Rating
Simon Banza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Uzbekistan
Goalkeepers
Abduvokhid Nematov 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Rustam Ashurmatov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdukodir Khusanov 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Jakhongir Urozov
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
Khozhiakbar Alizhonov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Otabek Shukurov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Akmal Mozgovoy 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Sherzod Nasrullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dostonbek Khamdamov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Abbosbek Fayzullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Eldor Shomurodov 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Botirali Ergashev
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Utkir Yusupov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Avazbek Ulmasaliyev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Farrukh Sayfiev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umarbek Eshmuradov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bekhruz Karimov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamshid Iskandarov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oston Urunov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruslanbek Jiyanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sherzod Esanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulla Abdullaev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azizjon Ganiev 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Odiljon Khamrobekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azizbek Amanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Sergeev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Wissa Sparks Congo DR's Thrilling Comeback
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A stunning second-half surge saw Congo DR flip a nightmare start into a crucial World Cup victory.
The Early Shock
The Stakes were unmistakably massive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with both teams desperate to avoid early elimination from the tournament. The tension translated immediately into a frantic and physical opening phase. Just ten minutes in, Uzbekistan silenced the African supporters when E. Shomurodov finished off a beautifully weighted pass from A. Mozgovoy. Congo DR thought they had crafted an instant reply, only for a lengthy VAR review to cruelly scrub N. Mbuku's effort for a foul in the build-up. That devastating early setback could have completely derailed their confidence, but instead, it lit a fire. The game's Balance shifted completely as the trailing side dug in, refusing to let their World Cup dream evaporate in the first half.
A Relentless Siege
After the break, Congo DR controlled possession at 58% and systematically turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. A staggering 19 shots to four highlighted an unrelenting attacking siege that left the Asian defence gasping for air. The vital breakthrough finally arrived in the 68th minute when Y. Wissa stepped up to bury a high-pressure penalty. That equalizer shattered the Uzbek resistance and fundamentally altered the momentum. Managerial changes then flipped the script entirely. Substitute F. Mayele proved to be the ultimate game-changer, firing home a brilliant strike just ten minutes later to completely erase the early deficit. Midfield dynamo Noah Sadiki pulled the strings masterfully throughout this blistering period.
Late Brilliance and Relief
With Uzbekistan suddenly forced to chase the game and abandon their defensive shape, the Intensity rating went off the charts in the dying moments. The desperate side scrambled for an unlikely equalizer, but they were decisively punished in stoppage time. Another impactful substitute, M. Elia, carved open the exhausted defensive line to set up Wissa for his second goal of the night. This resounding 3-1 triumph fundamentally alters the group stage dynamics. The vital three points see the victors leapfrog into third place, keeping their knockout hopes firmly alive, while their opponents remain rooted to the bottom without a point. It was a masterclass in attacking resilience when it mattered most.
Key Questions
How did Congo DR complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind early, they dominated with 19 shots and equalised through Wissa's penalty before substitutes Mayele and Elia secured the thrilling 3-1 victory.
What does this mean for Congo DR's season?
The vital three points lift them to third in the group stage standings, keeping their hopes of World Cup knockout qualification firmly alive.
How did substitute Yoane Wissa change the game?
Wissa was the absolute catalyst on the pitch, burying a high-pressure penalty to equalise before sealing the dramatic victory with a brilliant 90th-minute strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Group Stage Survival Hits Breaking Point
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 40/100. With elimination looming at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, both nations face a massive clash where desperation outweighs pure quality.
The Setup
This World Cup encounter on June 27, 2026, carries an off-the-charts Stakes rating, but the pure footballing metrics tell a grim story. Sitting second in the group with a solitary point, Congo DR come in as slight favorites against an Uzbekistan side rooted to the bottom with zero points and a dreadful defensive record. Modest Form and low Stars scores signal a scrappy affair rather than a technical masterclass. For the African side, players like Y. Wissa and A. Wan-Bissaka offer a lifeline of top-flight experience, while the Uzbek squad leans heavily on E. Shomurodov to spark an otherwise lifeless attack.
Key Battle
With so much on the line, the decisive conflict will unfold between the Congolese attacking front and the highly vulnerable Uzbek backline. Uzbekistan shipped three goals in their opener, and their defensive unit must find sudden cohesion under pressure. If Congo DR's forwards can exploit those glaring gaps early, the game state will force Uzbekistan to abandon their defensive shape entirely, leaving them exposed to lethal counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
Expect a nervous, disjointed start before Congo DR's slight edge in quality shines through. The Uzbeks will struggle to contain the transitions once the game opens up. Our verdict is a gritty, low-scoring victory for Congo DR, pushing Uzbekistan closer to the tournament exit door.