Group K standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
DR Congo
The final group game — DR Congo's qualification hopes may depend on this result.
Uzbekistan
An opening win over DR Congo would be a major statement and strengthen Uzbekistan's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | DR Congo | Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 53 | 52 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 | 1 |
| Best WC Finish | Quarterfinals (1974, as Zaire) | Debut (2026) |
| Manager | Sébastien Desabre | Fabio Cannavaro |
| How They Qualified | IC Playoff 1 — winner | AFC 3rd Round — Group A 3rd place (via playoff) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| Captain | Chancel Mbemba | Eldor Shomurodov |
Prediction
DR Congo 1 — 1 Uzbekistan
Both teams are closely ranked (53th vs 52th). A tight match is expected.
Match facts
DR Congo have appeared at 2 World Cups. Uzbekistan have appeared at 1.
DR Congo are ranked 53th in the world. Uzbekistan are ranked 52th.
Uzbekistan will be making their World Cup debut in 2026.
This match takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta · Capacity: 67,382
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