Sat Jun 27 · 11:30 PM GMT
DR Congo meet Uzbekistan in a group stage Group K tie at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, when they appeared as Zaire. The Leopards reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals in 2024 under Sébastien Desabre. Captain Chancel Mbemba anchors a resurgent side.
Uzbekistan arrive with their own ambitions. Uzbekistan make a historic World Cup debut after years of near-misses in qualification. The White Wolves secured their place with a disciplined campaign in the expanded Asian format. Striker Eldor Shomurodov leads a determined and well-organised squad.
DR Congo face Uzbekistan on Sat Jun 27 · 11:30 PM GMT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, USA (capacity 71,000).
It is a Group Stage (Group K) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Follow live updates on our live scores page as the match unfolds.