DR Congo Must Beat Uzbekistan to Keep 2026 World Cup Hopes Alive
DR Congo’s World Cup debut hit a setback after a 1-0 loss to Colombia sealed by Daniel Muñoz’s second-half strike. That leaves the Leopards on just one point from two matches. A win over Uzbekistan on June 28 would lift them to four points and put them in strong contention for one of the eight best third-place spots in the expanded 48-team format. A bolder route remains: if Colombia upset Portugal and DR Congo win by a big margin, the Leopards could finish second on goal difference. It’s a long shot but still within reach. Coach Sébastien Desabre said the tough matches against Portugal and Colombia have taught his side valuable lessons. With tighter defence and sharper finishing, DR Congo still control their fate.
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