Venue: Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kickoff: 2:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Group Stage Match
Venue Profile – Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
- Type: Outdoor
- Capacity: ~76,000
- Surface: Natural grass
- Pitch Conditions: Wide, fast surface ideal for transitional football
- Impact:
- DR Congo’s athleticism and direct play benefit
- Uzbekistan’s structured buildup may be challenged by pace and physicality
Weather Forecast – Kansas City, MO
- Temperature: 88–92°F
- Humidity: Moderate (55–65%)
- Wind: 10–14 mph from the southwest
- Conditions: Hot, sunny Midwest afternoon
- Impact:
- Heat favors deeper squads; DR Congo’s rotation depth helps
- High tempo early, slower second half expected
Injury Report
DR Congo
- Cédric Bakambu – ACTIVE
- Yoane Wissa – ACTIVE
- Chancel Mbemba – ACTIVE
- Gaël Kakuta – DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
- Arthur Masuaku – OUT (knee)
Uzbekistan
- Eldor Shomurodov – ACTIVE
- Jaloliddin Masharipov – ACTIVE
- Abbosbek Fayzullaev – ACTIVE
- Rustamjon Ashurmatov – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
- Khojiakbar Alijonov – OUT (foot)
Team Records & Recent Form
DR Congo
- Last 5 Matches: 2–2–1
- Goals For: 6
- Goals Against: 5
- Trend: Strong counterattacking form; inconsistent defending
- Strengths: Pace, physicality, wing play, transitional attacks
- Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, set‑piece marking
Uzbekistan
- Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
- Goals For: 7
- Goals Against: 4
- Trend: Disciplined, well‑organized, strong midfield cohesion
- Strengths: Tactical structure, passing triangles, disciplined pressing
- Weaknesses: Struggles vs. athletic, high‑pace opponents
Series History
- All‑Time Meetings: First competitive meeting
- Key Trend:
- DR Congo typically excels vs. structured Asian sides
- Uzbekistan often struggles against teams with superior athleticism
Key Player Matchups
Yoane Wissa (DRC) vs. Uzbekistan’s Back Line
Edge: DR Congo Wissa’s pace and directness are a major threat, especially in transition. Uzbekistan’s center‑backs can be exposed by quick diagonal runs.
Eldor Shomurodov (UZB) vs. Chancel Mbemba (DRC)
Edge: Even Shomurodov’s hold‑up play is excellent, but Mbemba’s experience and physicality match him well.
Cédric Bakambu (DRC) vs. Uzbekistan’s Midfield Shield
Edge: DR Congo Bakambu thrives in open‑field situations; Uzbekistan must avoid turnovers in midfield.
Abbosbek Fayzullaev (UZB) vs. DR Congo’s Fullbacks
Edge: Uzbekistan Fayzullaev’s creativity and dribbling can exploit DR Congo’s sometimes aggressive fullback positioning.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | DR Congo | Uzbekistan | Edge |
| Avg. Possession | 44% | 55% | Uzbekistan |
| Goals per Match | 1.2 | 1.4 | Even |
| Goals Allowed | 1.0 | 0.8 | Uzbekistan |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 86% | Uzbekistan |
| Set‑Piece Goals | High | Moderate | DR Congo |
| Defensive Errors | High | Low | Uzbekistan |
Uzbekistan holds the technical edge; DR Congo holds the athletic edge.
Betting Trends
- DR Congo matches have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 6
- Uzbekistan has scored in 8 of their last 10
- DR Congo has conceded first in 5 of their last 8
- Uzbekistan unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 competitive matches
- DR Congo has scored in 7 straight matches
MATCH ODDS
DR Congo – 145
Uzbekistan + 400
Draw + 290
Over 2.5 + 120 Under 2.5 – 150
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
