DR Congo v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 7.30pm EDT/12.30am BST/9.30am AEST ⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Group tables | Mail Bryan ⚽️ Colombia v Portugal – live updates also in Group K For DR Congo, the equation could hardly be simpler. Beat Uzbekistan tonight in Atlanta and the Leopards will almost certainly reach the knockout stage, either by snatching second place or, more likely, as one of the World Cup’s best third-placed teams. The stakes have resonated far beyond the dressing room. Ahead of kick-off, President Félix Tshisekedi issued an emotional message urging the nation to rally behind the team. Continue reading...

Bryan Armen Graham · Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 3:06 PM
US news | The Guardian

DR Congo v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live

⚽️ Kick-off time: 7.30pm EDT/12.30am BST/9.30am AEST
⚽️ Third-place table | Player guide | Group tables | Mail Bryan
⚽️ Colombia v Portugal – live updates also in Group K

For DR Congo, the equation could hardly be simpler. Beat Uzbekistan tonight in Atlanta and the Leopards will almost certainly reach the knockout stage, either by snatching second place or, more likely, as one of the World Cup’s best third-placed teams.

The stakes have resonated far beyond the dressing room. Ahead of kick-off, President Félix Tshisekedi issued an emotional message urging the nation to rally behind the team.

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