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World Cup 2026: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan Lineups, Odds

World Cup 2026: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan Lineups, Odds

Soccer FIFA World Cup 2026 News

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By: Charlie Cummings

Either way you slice it, this will be a historic day for one of these countries. With a win, DR Congo makes it out of the group stage for the first time in their country’s history. Uzbekistan, in its debut World Cup, is seeking the first result in their history. Will it be the Congolese who celebrate a Round of 32 berth? Or can the Uzbeks play the spoilers?

DR Congo is a -150 favorite to take all three points at DraftKings Sportsbook, and Uzbekistan is +425. A draw is available at +290.

Full Lineups

DR Congo (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau

Defense: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku

Midfield: Nathanaël Mbuku, Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Brian Cipenga

Forwards: Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa

Uzbekistan (5-4-1)

Goalkeeper: Abduvohid Nematov

Defense: Sherzod Nasrulloev, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Jakhongir Urozov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Khoziakbar Alidzhanov

Midfield: Abbosbek Fayzullayev, Otabek Shukurov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Dostonbek Khamdanov

Forward: Eldor Shomurodov

Charlie Cummings
Charlie Cummings
Charlie Cummings is a Bay Area-born writer living in Denver. A basketball junkie, he specializes in NBA and WNBA content, but also dabbles in soccer, baseball, football and hockey. You can find him on Twitter @klaytheist11 where he’s posting through it on a daily basis.
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