Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — World Cup 2026 Group · Matchday 3
Venue
To be confirmed
Date
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Kickoff
Match preview / What to expect
Updated Jun 6, 2026Congo DR face Uzbekistan in a Group K clash between two sides looking to make their mark. Sébastien Desabre's Congo DR carry real Premier League quality in Yoane Wissa and the energy of Charles Pickel in midfield.
Uzbekistan, debutants under Fabio Cannavaro, are organised and ambitious, with Eldor Shomurodov leading the line and Abbosbek Fayzullaev providing creativity.
A finely balanced fixture where both teams will believe a positive result is within reach.
Key storylines
- 01Wissa carrying Congo DR's attacking threat
- 02Uzbekistan's historic World Cup bow under Cannavaro
- 03An evenly matched contest with plenty at stake
Prediction
Kickoff editorial call
Congo DR 1-1 Uzbekistan
Projected lineups
Projected XI — not confirmed
Congo DR
Formation 4-3-3- 1L. Mpasi
- 2A. Wan-Bissaka
