Yoane Wissa Breaks Down - Honesty on Newcastle United Season After £55m Flashback
DR Congo advanced after Yoane Wissa scored twice in a 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan, sealing a place in the knockout stage.
- England will face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Fifa World Cup Round of 32, it has been confirmed following the conclusion of Group matches.
- Congo secured their knockout spot after a comeback victory against Uzbekistan, with Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa scoring twice and Fiston Mayele adding a crucial goal.
- After midfielder Abdukodir Khusanov fouled Wissa midway through the second half, the Newcastle striker calmly converted a penalty before nearly 70,000 fans erupted in attendance.
- Senegal will now face Belgium in the Round of 32, while South Korea was eliminated from the competition after dropping out of the top eight third-placed teams.
- Congo's progress exemplifies African nations' strong tournament performance, with only Tunisia eliminated among the 10 African teams competing in the 2026 Fifa World Cup.
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