Following a draw against Portugal and a defeat against Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Leopards face a critical juncture in their 2026 World Cup campaign. With their final group stage match against Uzbekistan looming, the team cannot afford any further slip-ups as they aim for progression.
Head coach Sébastien Desabre has stated that the Leopards’ objective is clear: a win is imperative. Desabre emphasized that this outcome is the only way for the team to advance in the competition. He and his coaching staff have devised a specialized strategy aimed at overcoming the Uzbek side.
“We’ll put a game plan in place that will enable us to score. A win is essential to progress,” Desabre remarked as the team prepares for the decisive match.
The encounter is set to kick off at 11:30 PM GMT at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.