DR Congo is through to the World Cup knockout rounds after a thrilling 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan in Atlanta!

Shomurodov had an early close-range finish ruled out for offside, but then gave Uzbekistan the lead with an incredible chip after a defensive mix-up.

Mbuku thought he equalized in the first half, but VAR disallowed the goal for a foul on Nasrullaev.

DR Congo leveled in the second half from the spot after Khusanov fouled Wissa, who converted the penalty.

Mayele then scored a crucial second with a poacher's finish after Elia's shot was deflected, and Wissa sealed it in stoppage time with a brilliant long-range effort.

DR Congo finished with an xG of 2.35 to Uzbekistan's 0.28.

The African side finishes third in Group K and will face England in the Round of 32, while Uzbekistan is eliminated.

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FULL-TIME!

DR Congo takes a dominant 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan in this FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium.

Bongonda chests the ball down inside the area but fires over for DR Congo.

Their supporters are loving these final minutes, knowing their spot in the knockout rounds is secure.

DR Congo is dominating!

Mukau tries to add a fourth from distance, but his shot blazes well over the crossbar.

Uzbekistan is getting run ragged and just wants the final whistle.

Elia deserves credit for keeping the play alive and finding Wissa with the pass.

GOAL!

DR Congo are heading to the knockouts!

Elias keeps the play alive from the left flank and finds Wissa.

The Newcastle forward checks back onto his right foot and fires a low shot into the corner from 20 yards out.

Brilliant strike, his third goal of this World Cup.

DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan.

There will be eight minutes of added time for the second half.

Uzbekistan applies some pressure after a spell of possession, but they lose the ball and any momentum is halted when Wissa wins a free kick.

DR Congo is just minutes away from getting the job done.

Uzbekistan tries to push forward, but a miscommunication leads to a misplaced pass, trickling out for a goal kick.

Aside from Shomurodov's quality, Uzbekistan has shown almost no attacking threat in this match.

Uzbekistan still can't reassert themselves after falling behind.

DR Congo is dominating possession and pushing for a third goal.

Aside from a fast start, Cannavaro's men haven't delivered an inspiring performance, completely out of sync in this second half.

Uzbekistan has conceded three goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half.

Only Bosnia-Herzegovina (four) has conceded more in the 2026 World Cup.

Uzbekistan is staring down the prospect of three defeats and no points from their group stage matches.