DR Congo vs Uzbekistan: 2026 World Cup preview, odds & key players

Head to head

Title odds0.1%0.1%
FIFA standing#46#50
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

DR Congo meet Uzbekistan with our model leaning DR Congo's way (38% to win, 24% draw). The Leopards back at the finals after 52 years. Uzbekistan, meanwhile, white Wolves making a historic World Cup debut.

DR Congo's edge comes from pace and power, but Uzbekistan will look to exploit big-tournament inexperience. Expect a contest decided in the details, set pieces, transitions and the bench.

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Key players

COD DR Congo

YW
Yoane Wissa
ST · Newcastle
TB
Théo Bongonda
LW · Cádiz
CM
Chancel Mbemba
CB · Lille

UZB Uzbekistan

ES
Eldor Shomurodov
ST · Roma
AK
Abdukodir Khusanov
CB · Manchester City
KE
Khojimat Erkinov
AM · FC Nasaf