Congo has advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan

However, as Les Léopards play for a spot in the round of 32, their most famous fan, "Lumumba Vea," won't be in the stands.

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On one point, Congo held Portugal to a draw in its opener but then lost to Colombia, while Uzbekistan lost to Colombia and then Portugal. A DR Congo win would give the team four points and a shot at qualification for the round of 32 as a third-place finisher.

Goals and action filled Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday as Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance to the knockout round in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Yoane Wissa scored his second and third World Cup goals to lead his country DR Congo past Uzbekistan and advance to the knockout stage.

Uzbekistan's World Cup debut did not go to plan, with their defeat to DR Congo ensuring a winless group campaign for Fabio Cannavaro's side.