Congo DR vs Uzbekistan Prediction | World Cup | 28/06

A place in the knockout stage could be on the line when DR Congo take on Uzbekistan in their final Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Scheduled for Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, this historic maiden meeting sees both nations chasing three crucial points as they battle to remain in contention for qualification through the best third-place rankings.

Read through our Congo DR vs Uzbekistan prediction before committing to a bet.

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan prediction for the 2026 World Cup

Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Congo DR vs Uzbekistan prediction below:

Who are the favourites?

Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Congo DR is tipped to come out on top, with 41% of the odds leaning towards their win.

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Congo DR vs Uzbekistan: head-to-head

Congo DR and Uzbekistan share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.

Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup

Congo DR arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Congo DR National Team:

At the World Cup:

• 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

• 1 point(s) per game on average

• 1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)

• 1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)

Congo DR National Team in 2026

• 10 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions

• Leading scorer: Cédric Bakambu with 4 goal(s)

• Most assists: Yoane Wissa with 3

Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup

Uzbekistan go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.

Here is what Uzbekistan National Team have managed so far:

At the World Cup

• 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 loss(es)

• 0 point(s) per game on average

• 1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)

• 3 goals conceded at the World Cup (3 per game)

Uzbekistan National Team in 2026

• 11 win(s), 6 draw(s) and 5 loss(es) in all competitions

• Leading scorer: Eldor Shomurodov with 5 goal(s)

• Most assists: Eldor Shomurodov with 4

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:

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Goals Scored & Conceded

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Congo DR vs Uzbekistan probable lineups

See our likely starting eleven below for our Congo DR vs Uzbekistan prediction at the 2026 World Cup.

DR Congo (4-3-3): Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Masuaku, Kayembe; Moutoussamy, Pickel, Mbuku; Elia, Wissa, Mayele.

Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1): Yusupov; Khusanov, Ashurmatov, Aliqulov; Alijonov, Hamrobekov, Shukurov, Sayfiev; Fayzullaev, Masharipov; Shomurodov.

The confirmed lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.

How to watch Congo DR vs Uzbekistan live in the UK

Find out below where you can catch Congo DR vs Uzbekistan live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Just remember, kick-off is at 00:30 UK time.

For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.

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More betting tips for this match

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Match details: Congo DR vs Uzbekistan

🆚 Fixture Congo DR vs Uzbekistan

🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup

📅 Date Sunday, 28/06/2026

🕐 Kick-off 00:30 UK time

🏟️ Venue Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 1 AMB Drive North West

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