DR Congo secured their first World Cup knockout stage appearance by defeating Uzbekistan 3–1 in their final group match. The victory came after a comeback from a first-half deficit, with Yoane Wissa scoring twice.
Eldor Shomurodov opened the scoring for Uzbekistan with a lob over goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The goal was followed by a penalty awarded to DR Congo after a challenge on Wissa, which he converted to level the score.
Fiston Mayele scored the second goal for DR Congo shortly after the penalty, capitalising on a deflected shot from Meschack Elia. Wissa completed the comeback with a strike in stoppage time to seal the win.