2026 World Cup: Congo vs. Uzbekistan, Probable Lineups

Congo and Uzbekistan take the field at 1:30 a.m. (Italian time) in Atlanta for their match on Matchday 3 of Group K of the 2026 World Cup in North America. The other two teams in the group, Colombia and Portugal, have already qualified: if Congo wins, it is guaranteed to advance to the round of 16 as one of the best third-place finishers, while Cannavaro’s team needs nothing short of a miracle. It’s not enough for the Uzbeks to simply win; they need to win by a large margin due to goal difference, and they must also hope for the right outcomes in the other groups.

The Africans will start with the attacking trio of Bongonda, Bakambu, and Wissa. Mukau, Moutoussamy, and Kayembe are expected to play in midfield, with Wan-Bissaka and Masuaku as fullbacks.

Cannavaro is likely to start Shomurodov as center forward, with Fayzullaev and Urunov providing support. In midfield, the Shurukov-Khamrobekov duo.

Congo vs. Uzbekistan: Probable Lineups
CONGO (4-3-3): Mpasi Nzau; Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku; Mukau, Moutoussamy, Kayembe; Bongonda, Bakambu, Wissa.
UZBEKISTAN (3-4-2-1): Yusupov; Khusanov, Abdullayev, Ashurmatov; Karimov, Shukurov, Khamrobekov, Nasrullaev; Fayzullaev, Urunov; Shomurodov.