DR Congo vs Uzbekistan World Cup Kickoff Time, Live Stream, Team News, Lineups, Prediction, Best Bet




DR Congo and Uzbekistan meet in their final Group K fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 27, 2026. With both nations already eliminated from the competition, this match serves as an opportunity to finish their World Cup campaign on a positive note and avoid ending the tournament at the bottom of the group standings.

DR Congo enter the contest as favorites thanks to their superior physicality, attacking quality, and experience. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, will be hoping to produce a disciplined performance and end their historic World Cup appearance with a memorable result.


When is DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?

Saturday, June 27, 2026

What is Kickoff Time DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?


Kick-off Time:

  • Local Time (Atlanta): 7:30 PM ET

  • UTC: 11:30 PM


Where is DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Group: Group K

How To Watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan?

United States

  • FOX

  • Telemundo

United Kingdom

  • ITV

Pakistan

  • tapmad (subscription required)

Global

  • FIFA+

  • Official FIFA World Cup broadcast partners worldwide

Team News DR Congo vs Uzbekistan

DR Congo

DR Congo will be without influential attacker Théo Bongonda due to injury. Despite his absence, the Leopards still possess plenty of attacking talent, with Yoane Wissa expected to lead the frontline alongside Cedric Bakambu (Essende).

The Congolese side will look to use their pace, athleticism, and physical presence to dominate proceedings and create scoring opportunities throughout the match.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan will be missing defender Rustamjon Ashurmatov, which could further weaken a defense that has struggled during the group stage. The White Wolves are expected to adopt a cautious tactical approach and focus on limiting DR Congo's attacking threats.

Captain Eldor Shomurodov remains Uzbekistan's biggest attacking weapon and will be crucial if they hope to secure a positive result.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Head 2 Head Record

There is no previous head-to-head record between DR Congo and Uzbekistan. This Group K clash will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations in international football.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Lineups Prediction

DR Congo Predicted XI (4-3-3)

Mpasi; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Badiashile, Masuaku; Moutoussamy, Pickel, Kakuta; Elia, Wissa, Essende.

Uzbekistan Predicted XI (5-4-1)

Nematov; Alikulov, Khusanov, Abdullaev, Sayfiev; Turgunboev, Shukurov, Ganiev, Masharipov; Shomurodov.

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan Prediction

DR Congo possess greater attacking quality and should control much of the match against an Uzbekistan side that has struggled defensively throughout the tournament. The African nation's pace and physical strength could prove difficult for Uzbekistan to handle over 90 minutes.

While both teams have already been eliminated from knockout contention, DR Congo appear more likely to finish their campaign strongly and claim all three points in Atlanta.

Score Prediction: DR Congo 2-0 Uzbekistan

Best Bet

DR Congo to Win

DR Congo have the stronger squad and should be capable of securing victory.

DR Congo -1 Handicap

The Leopards have enough attacking quality to win by more than one goal.

Under 3.5 Goals

With both teams out of the tournament, a relatively controlled and low-scoring contest is a likely outcome.

Yoane Wissa Anytime Goalscorer

The Brentford forward remains DR Congo's most dangerous attacking player and represents a strong goalscoring option.

DR Congo's superior quality, physicality, and attacking threat should help them end their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a comfortable victory and secure third place in Group K.

Predicted Result: DR Congo 2-0 Uzbekistan



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