Congo DR secured a vital 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in Group K of the FIFA World Cup 2026, catapulting themselves into early contention for a knockout spot. Awa Ntumba broke the deadlock for Congo DR in the 25th minute, with goals from Mubarak Ngamungadi and Youssouf Malambu following in the second half. The result left Uzbekistan struggling at the bottom of the group, while Congo DR boosted their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.