Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

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June 28, 2026

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Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England

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ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday.

They will meet England after registering their first World Cup win.

Eldor Shomurodov’s lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start in Atlanta.

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