DR Congo advanced in the FIFA World Cup Group K with a commanding 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan on 28 June, dominating possession and shot volume to secure three points. The hosts controlled the match with 58 per cent possession and 19 shots, including four on target, translating to 2.35 expected goals; Uzbekistan offered little in response, managing just three shots and 0.2 xG from a 3–4–2–1 setup that struggled to create space. DR Congo's 4–4–2 formation proved effective defensively, conceding only 1.32 expected goals while restricting the visitors to a single shot on target. Uzbekistan's goalkeeper faced four shots on target but could only save one, a 25 per cent save rate that underscored the pressure applied throughout. Felix Zwayer oversaw a match that saw the African side's clinical finishing prove decisive despite xG suggesting a wider margin was possible. The result leaves DR Congo well-positioned in Group K.