DR Congo qualify for the World Cup knockout stage with a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan in a match that turns after an early setback. Uzbekistan take the lead first, but DR Congo respond strongly and overturn the scoreline. Yoane Wissa plays a key role by scoring two goals as DR Congo secure the win. The result confirms DR Congo’s progression to the round of 32, marking a significant milestone for the team. The win also sets up a knockout clash against England. Sources describe this as DR Congo’s first World Cup appearance in 52 years, and the victory positions the team to compete in the tournament’s knockout phase against a major European opponent.
DR Congo advance to World Cup knockouts after comeback win over Uzbekistan
DR Congo qualify for the World Cup knockout stage with a 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan in a match that turns after an early setback. Uzbekistan take the lead first, but DR Congo respond strongl...
- DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach the World Cup knockouts.
- Uzbekistan lead early, but DR Congo overturn the scoreline.
- Yoane Wissa scores twice for DR Congo.
- DR Congo advance to the round of 32.
- DR Congo’s next knockout match is against England; it is their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
Yoane Wissa scores twice as the African side overturn an early deficit to secure a 3-1 victory and set up a round-of-32 clash with England on their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
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