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PHOTOS: Congo faces Uzbekistan in World Cup game at Atlanta Stadium
Goals and action filled Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday as Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to advance to the knockout round in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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