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PHOTOS: Congo faces Uzbekistan in World Cup game at Atlanta Stadium

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (8) celebrates a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan during a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (8) celebrates during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa (20) reacts after a win against Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo reacts after kicking a goal against Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa (20) reacts after kicking a goal against Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa (20) makes an attempt on the goal as Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (12) defends during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa (20) is joined by teammates as they celebrate a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (8) carries the country flag onto the pitch during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo forward Yoane Wissa scores on a penalty kick against Uzbekistan during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Yoane Wissa (right) celebrates with defender Gédéon Kalulu as teammate Fiston Mayele drops to his knees in the background after a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan after the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo players celebrate a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan after the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan midfielder Otabek Shukurov reacts against Congo during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Sherzod Nasrullaev (right) tries to steal the ball from Congo forward Nathanaël Mbuku during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga attempts a kick against Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Rustam Ashurmatov (left) and Congo forward Cédric Bakambu (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Rustam Ashurmatov (left) and Congo forward Fiston Mayele (right) collide during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Brian Cipenga (right) and Uzbekistan defender Khojiakbar Alijonov battle for control of the ball during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Khojiakbar Alijonov (right) steals the ball from Congo forward Brian Cipenga (left) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe (right) heads the ball away in front of Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (left) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan fans cheer during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo fans cheer during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo forward Nathanaël Mbuku (right) heads the ball upfield against Uzbekistan midfielder Akmal Mozgovoy (left) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo forward Nathanaël Mbuku (left) celebrates blocking an attempted Uzbekistan goal during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov (left) chases Congo forward Yoane Wissa (right) across midfield during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Cédric Bakambu (right) controls the ball against Uzbekistan during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal over Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo defender Arthur Masuaku (left) struggles to break free from Uzbekistan midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev (right) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo forward Cédric Bakambu (right) controls the ball past Uzbekistan defender Rustam Ashurmatov (left) during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov controls the ball against Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Congo midfielder Ngal'ayel Mukau (front right), forward Fiston Mayele (front left) and defender Joris Kayembe (back left) celebrate a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan after the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov (left) and Congo forward Yoane Wissa (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo players react after a goal against Uzbekistan seals the game at 3-1 during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo forward Yoane Wissa (left) and forward Théo Bongonda (center) watch a goal by forward Fiston Mayele get past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo forward Yoane Wissa (second from right) reacts after a goal against Uzbekistan seals the game at 3-1 during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi makes a stop against Uzbekistan during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe (left) and Uzbekistan midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev and Congo defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (right) fight for the ball during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (center) makes a stop against Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan forward Eldor Shomurodov (center) heads the ball away from his team's goal during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Abdukodir Khusanov is flagged with a yellow card against Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Uzbekistan defender Khojiakbar Alijonov (left) and Congo forward Brian Cipenga (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

DR Congo forward Fiston Mayele (19) scores against Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (12) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.co

DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (8) celebrates a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan during a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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