Fixture: D.R. Congo vs Uzbekistan
Tournament: Round 3 – FIFA World Cup 2026
Date/Time: 03:30 GMT +4  28 th June
Arena: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)


Match Preview :

The D.R. Congo vs Uzbekistan match will take place on 28 June at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Both teams enter this fixture with high motivation, knowing that every point can be crucial in the battle for qualification to the knockout stage.

A positive result could have a significant impact on the group standings and each team’s chances of advancing in the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious competition in international football, where every match carries enormous importance. Both sides will be looking to make the most of their strengths and take another step toward a successful campaign.

D.R. Congo will aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities, while Uzbekistan will focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure and taking advantage of their chances on the counterattack.

With so much at stake, neither team will want to leave the field empty-handed. The players are expected to give their all in pursuit of a valuable result that could have a significant impact on their World Cup campaign.


At this stage of the tournament, every match matters, and the players are expected to give everything on the pitch in pursuit of a valuable result. A strong performance could provide important momentum and confidence heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter, as both teams possess talented players capable of making the difference in key moments.

D.R. Congo are considered the favorites, but Uzbekistan will certainly fight hard to achieve a positive result and improve their chances of reaching the next round.


 

Probable Lineups

D.R. Congo:

Goalkeeper:  Lionel Mpasi, Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo.

Defender:  Chancel Mbemba (captain), Arthur Masuaku, Gédéon Kalulu, Joris Kayembe, Dylan Batubinsika, Axel Tuanzebe, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Steve Kapuadi.

Midfielder:  Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Charles Pickel, Gaël Kakuta, Noah Sadiki, Aaron Tshibola, Ngal’ayel Mukau, Brian Cipenga.

Forward:  Cédric Bakambu, Meschak Elia, Théo Bongonda, Fiston Mayele, Yoane Wissa, Nathanaël Mbuku, Simon Banza.

Coach:  Sébastien Desabre

 

 

 

 

Uzbekistan:

Goalkeeper:  Utkir Yusupov, Abduvohid Nematov, Botirali Ergashev.

Defender:  Rustam Ashurmatov, Farrukh Sayfiev, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Umar Eshmurodov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Bekhruz Karimov, Jakhongir Urozov, Avazbek Ulmasaliev.

Midfielder:  Otabek Shukurov, Odiljon Hamrobekov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Azizjon Ganiev, Jasurbek Jaloliddinov, Umarali Rakhmonaliev, Sherzod Esanov.

Forward:  Eldor Shomurodov (captain), Igor Sergeev, Jaloliddin Masharipov, Oston Urunov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Azizbek Amonov, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Sherzod Temirov.

Coach:  Fabio Cannavaro

 

 

LiveonScore Prediction:

1. D.R. Congo to win or draw

2. Both Teams to Score – Yes

3. Under 2.5 Goals