Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

Congo DR vs Uzbekistan kicks off in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

Congo DR and Uzbekistan meet for the first time in a competitive fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to make history in Group K. Congo DR, appearing in their second World Cup after 1974, have shown resilience in African qualifying, relying on a solid defensive structure and counter-attacking speed. Their form has been inconsistent, but they possess individual quality in attack. Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, have impressed with disciplined, possession-based football under a pragmatic coach. They are organized defensively and dangerous from set pieces. Key battles will be in midfield, where Congo DR's physicality meets Uzbekistan's technical control. Congo DR need to avoid early mistakes, while Uzbekistan must convert chances. Both teams see this as a winnable game to boost knockout hopes.

Key players to watch

Congo DR

Cédric Bakambu (Galatasaray) — experienced striker, pace and finishing key on counter
Chancel Mbemba (Marseille) — commanding center-back, leader of defense

Uzbekistan

Eldor Shomurodov (Roma) — talismanic forward, holds up play and scores
Otabek Shukurov (Al-Fayha) — creative midfielder, dictates tempo from deep

How to watch Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is Congo DR vs Uzbekistan?

Sat, Jun 27 at 11:30 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP K of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch Congo DR vs Uzbekistan?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.