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DR Congo and Uzbekistan Meet in Atlanta With Survival on the Line
Two World Cup debutants in spirit clash in a pivotal final-round meeting that could shape who progresses from Group K.
DR Congo and Uzbekistan close out their Group K campaigns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 27 June, in a meeting both sides have privately circled as their best chance of a result that could shape their World Cup futures.
DR Congo's momentum
The Leopards, back at the finals after 52 years following a dramatic play-off win over Jamaica, earned a historic first point against Portugal. Newcastle's Yoane Wissa leads their attack, and bookmakers make them slight favourites here.
Uzbekistan's target match
Uzbekistan, who reached their maiden finals after losing just once in 16 AFC qualifiers, have viewed this fixture as their genuine target. Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov anchors a disciplined side that pushed Colombia in the second half of their opener.
Prediction
A finely balanced contest between two ambitious debutants in spirit. Prediction: DR Congo 1-1 Uzbekistan.
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