Congo DR 3-1 Uzbekistan: Wissa Brace Seals Round of 16

⭐ Key Players

  • Yoane Wissa scored twice to drive Congo DR's 3-1 comeback.
  • Fiston Mayele scored once to complete Congo DR's 3-1 turnaround.

Uzbekistan took a 1-0 lead before the interval, but Congo DR responded with all three of the match's second-half goals. The score stats underline the swing: a 0-1 first-half split became a 3-0 second-half response, producing the 3-1 full-time result.

Wissa provided the main attacking burst with his brace, while Mayele completed the scoring. Those were the key highlights of a second-half performance that changed the contest and secured Congo DR's place in the knockout stage.

The win delivered Congo DR's first appearance in the World Cup round of 16. The African side is competing at the tournament for only the second time and returned after a 52-year absence, adding historic weight to the result.

The post-match summary is simple: Congo DR fell behind, produced three goals after the break and advanced on a 3-1 scoreline. The victory also places the team alongside Cabo Verde among the tournament's surprise qualifiers.