Group K

DR Congo vs Uzbekistan · World Cup 2026

Group K · Saturday 27 June 2026 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta · 23:30 UK

Preview

Scene-setter

DR Congo face Uzbekistan in matchday three of Group K at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta on 27 Jun 2026 (kickoff 23:30 UK).

Title chance

The model rates DR Congo's tournament title chance at 0.9%, Uzbekistan's at 0.6%. A coin-flip on paper.

Squad snapshot

DR Congo's 26-man squad is confirmed (3/8/8/7 split). 13 of 26 play in Europe's top-five leagues. Most-capped: Chancel Mbemba (109 caps).

Uzbekistan's squad is still provisional (40-man preliminary squad). Final 26 lands closer to kickoff.

What's not yet rendered

What's not yet rendered:

  • Confirmed starting XIs (drop ~60 min pre-kickoff)
  • Per-match probability model (added once odds settle 24h pre-kickoff)
  • Group standings (added once first group results land)
  • Uzbekistan final squad (40-man preliminary squad)

Schedule cross-validated against FIFA, Sky Sports, ESPN and Wikipedia (June 2026).