DR Congo and Uzbekistan meet for their final group stage game at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta on Sunday. DR Congo know a win would send them to the knockout stage, having drawn their opener with Portugal and lost to Colombia.Managed by Fabio Cannavaro a champion as a player with Italy World Cup debutants Uzbekistan lost 3-1 to Colombia and 5-0 to Portugal.Catch up with all the team news from DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at the World Cup.Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: DR Congo confirmed team vs UzbekistanWorld Cup 2026: Uzbekistan full line up vs DR CongoWhere to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: TV channel, live online streamsWorld Cup 2026: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan statsWorld Cup 2026: DR Congo confirmed team vs UzbekistanDR Congo starting XI: Lionel Mpasi, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Arthur Masuaku, Nathanael Mbuku, Samuel Moutoussamy, Noah Sadiki, Brian Cipenga, Cedric Bakambu, Yoane WissaDR Congo substitutes: Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo, Steve Kapuadi, Dylan Batubinsika, Joris Kayembe, Gedeon Kalulu, Ngalayel Mukau, Theo Bongonda, Aaron Tshibola, Charles Pickel, Edo Kayembe, Gael Kakuta, Meschack Elia, Fiston Mayele, Simon BanzaWorld Cup 2026: Uzbekistan full line up vs DR CongoUzbekistan starting XI: Abduvohid Nematov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Jakhongir Urozov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov, Dostonbek Khamdamov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Eldor ShomurodovUzbekistan substitutes: Utkir Yusupov, Botirali Ergashev, Farrukh Sayfiev, Umar Eshmurodov, Abdulla Abdullaev, Behruzjon Karimov, Avazbek Ulmasaliyev, Jamshid Iskanderov, Odiljon Xamrobekov, Ruslanbek Jiyanov, Oston Urunov, Azizjon Ganiev, Sherzod Esanov, Azizbek Amonov, Igor SergeevWhere to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Sunday is at 00:30 BST (19:30 ET on Saturday / 19:00 PT on Saturday). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One.Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.World Cup 2026: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan statsOnly Wales (64 years, between 1958 and 2022), Egypt (56 years, between 1934 and 1990) and Norway (56 years, between 1938 and 1994) have had longer gaps in successive World Cup participations than DR CongoOnly Bolivia (first 5 games), Canada and Greece (first 4 games) have played more games at the tournament before scoring their first goal than DR Congo, who are yet to open their accountIncluding play-offs, 10 of DR Congos 13 qualifying matches were drawn (2) or decided by a one-goal margin (6 wins, 2 losses), while keeping a clean sheet in eight of their 13 matchesIn African qualifying, only Gambia and Gabon (3 each) had more players with at least six goal involvements than DR Congo, for whom Cedric Bakambu (4 goals, 2 assists) and Wissa (3 goals, 3 assists) contributed six eachSebastien Desabre is at his third major tournament in charge of DR Congo, who the Frenchman guided them to fourth place at the 2023 AFCON and the round of 16 at the 2025 editionUzbekistan are making their World Cup debut and aiming to become the first team since Slovakia in 2010 to reach the knockout stage on their maiden appearanceThey are one of only five teams to have reached the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup at each of the last six tournaments, alongside Iran, Iraq, Japan and Korea Republic.Qatar were the only team to beat Uzbekistan in their 16 qualifiers, scoring the winner in the 12th minute of added time at homeEldor Shomurodov was involved in more goals than any other Uzbekistan player in qualifying, contributing five goals and four assistsHead coach Fabio Cannavaro played every minute as captain of winners Italy at the 2006 World Cup, with his appearances at four editions a joint-record for the AzzurriAppointed in October 2025, Cannavaro is in his second managerial spell with a national team after leading China PR in 2019 Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup DR Congo national football team FIFA World Cup Uzbekistan National Team World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read World Cup 2026 live: Portugal vs Colombia confirmed teams and full line ups as Ronaldo targets more goals, TV channel, live online stream George Nash 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Beautiful Petar Sucic goal opens scoring in Croatia vs Ghana to put England second in group Ben Miller 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Croatia vs Ghana confirmed teams and full line ups with Man City defender Gvardiol dropped, TV channel, live online stream George Nash 27th June, 2026 England vs Panama live: World Cup 2026 confirmed teams and full line ups with Saka and Rashford among starters, TV channel, live online stream George Nash 27th June, 2026 England striker claims Three Lions deserve to win World Cup Mitch Fretton 27th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 third place points table and standings latest, confirmed knockout stage fixtures, full round of 32 schedule, qualified and eliminated teams Ben Miller 27th June, 2026
