“We’ll need a win to go through,” warns Sébastien Desabre ahead of the DR Congo’s match against Uzbekistan

Following a draw against Portugal and a defeat against Colombia, the Leopards cannot afford any slip-ups on the night of Saturday to Sunday 28 June.

Ahead of their final group stage match against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, Sébastien Desabre has made the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s objective clear. The Leopards must secure a win at all costs, as this is the only result that will allow them to progress in the competition. The French coach has assured that his coaching staff have prepared a tailored strategy to make the difference against the Uzbek side.

“We’ll put a game plan in place that will enable us to score. A win is essential to progress.”

The match kicks off at 11.30 pm GMT at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.