Wissa fires DRC ahead with crucial Group K goal
Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) celebrates a goal alongside Axel Tuanzebe during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) celebrates a goal alongside Axel Tuanzebe during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Uzbekistan players observed a minute of silence before the Group K fixture against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026 to honour victims of the earthquake in Venezuela.
Fiston Mayele of the Democratic Republic of the Congo challenges for a header during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Nathanael Mbuku of the Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated what appeared to be a goal during the Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026, but the effort was subsequently ruled out by officials.
Rustam Ashurmatov of Uzbekistan contests possession with Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K fixture at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a constant attacking threat throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
A second celebration by Nathanael Mbuku of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was also cut short when the goal was ruled out during the Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rustam Ashurmatov of Uzbekistan clash for the ball in another tightly contested moment of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Players from both DR Congo and Uzbekistan stood together in a moment of silence before kick-off at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026 to pay tribute to those affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.
Lionel Mpasi, goalkeeper of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leaps to make a crucial save during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K fixture against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Nathanael Mbuku of the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced another disallowed goal during the Group K contest against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026, reportedly contributing to a frustrating afternoon for DRC's attack.
Jakhongir Urozov of Uzbekistan and Cedric Bakambu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo contest a header during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Multiple DR Congo players celebrated together after what they believed to be a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026, only for the effort to be ruled out.
Brian Cipenga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles for possession during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K fixture against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Democratic Republic of the Congo players acknowledged the crowd at Atlanta Stadium following the conclusion of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan on 27 June 2026.
Fiston Mayele and Ngalayel Mukau of the Democratic Republic of the Congo wave to supporters at Atlanta Stadium following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K victory over Uzbekistan on 27 June 2026.
Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo steps up and converts a penalty kick during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Chancel Mbemba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo competes for possession during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, on 27 June 2026.
Yoane Wissa and Axel Tuanzebe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrate together after a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June 2026.
Fiston Mayele of the Democratic Republic of the Congo greets supporters at Atlanta Stadium after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match against Uzbekistan concluded on 27 June 2026.
Yoane Wissa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo acknowledges the crowd at Atlanta Stadium following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K fixture against Uzbekistan on 27 June 2026.
Democratic Republic of the Congo players celebrate on the pitch at Atlanta Stadium during their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K win over Uzbekistan on 27 June 2026.
Democratic Republic of the Congo players savour the moment at Atlanta Stadium after securing crucial Group K points against Uzbekistan at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 27 June 2026, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.