International Coverage
# | Country | Broadcaster | Official Homepage |
1 | Canada | TSN | |
2 | United States | Fox Sports | |
3 | Brazil | CazéTV | |
4 | Australia | SBS | |
5 | Argentina | TyC Sports | |
6 | South Africa | SuperSport | |
7 | Colombia | TUDN | |
8 | France | DAZN | |
9 | Germany | MagentaTV | |
10 | Japan | DAZN Japan | |
11 | United Kingdom | BBC Sport | |
12 | New Zealand | TVNZ+ | |
13 | Poland | TVP Sport | |
14 | Israel | Kan | |
15 | Croatia | HRTi | |
16 | Singapore | mewatch | |
17 | Pakistan | tapmad | |
18 | Hong Kong | Now TV | |
19 | Austria | ZDF Sportstudio | |
20 | Czechia | Oneplay | |
21 | Panama | DSPORTS | |
22 | Uzbekistan | FIFA+ | |
23 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | SportyTV | |
24 | Ghana | SportyTV | |
25 | Portugal | RTP (FIFA Event broadcast) |
How to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan with a VPN
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A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Today's game between DR Congo and Uzbekistan kicked off at 00:30 on 28 Jun 2026.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch DR Congo vs Uzbekistan today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.
Confirmed team news & squads
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- S. Desabre
- F. Cannavaro
DR Congo confirmed starting XI: Lionel Mpasi; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba (captain), Arthur Masuaku; Nathanaël Mbuku, Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Brian Cipenga; Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu. Coach: Sébastien Desabre.
Uzbekistan confirmed starting XI: Abduvokhid Nematov; Jakhongir Urozov, Rustam Ashurmatov, Abdukodir Khusanov; Khozhiakbar Alizhonov, Otabek Shukurov, Akmal Mozgovoy, Sherzod Nasrullaev; Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Dostonbek Khamdamov; Eldor Shomurodov (captain). Coach: Srečko Katanec.
Form
DR Congo have won one, drawn two, and lost two of their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the World Cup group stage on June 24, a narrow loss decided by a single second-half strike. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Portugal on Matchday 1, a point earned against one of the tournament's stronger sides. Earlier in the sequence, a 1-2 friendly defeat to Chile was sandwiched between a goalless draw with Denmark and a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Jamaica. Across those five matches, DR Congo have scored three goals and conceded four.
Uzbekistan's recent record makes for difficult reading. Cannavaro's side have lost four of their last five, with the 5-0 defeat to Portugal on June 23 the heaviest blow of the run. A 3-1 loss to Colombia in their opening group game preceded that result, and earlier friendlies against the Netherlands and Canada also ended in defeat. Their sole positive result across the five matches was a goalless draw with Venezuela in March. Uzbekistan have scored just one goal in their last four matches, conceding eleven.
Head-to-Head Record
DR Congo and Uzbekistan have no recorded head-to-head meetings in the available dataset. The Matchday 3 fixture in Atlanta on June 27 will be the first competitive or documented encounter between the two nations.
Standings
In Group K, DR Congo currently sit third and Uzbekistan fourth ahead of the final round of fixtures.
Confirmed kits
DR Congo wear an all-red kit, with their goalkeeper wearing an all-green strip.
Uzbekistan wear all-white shirts, shorts and socks. Their goalkeeper wears a grey shirt with black shorts and socks.
The match officials wear yellow.
Weather
DR Congo and Uzbekistan will play in a climate-controlled, indoors environment at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Outside the stadium, the temperature will be 88°F (31°C) at kick-off and 82°F (28°C) by full-time, with the humidity being 58% at the start of the game, rising to 70% by the final whistle. There is likely to be light rain showers before the match, with the sun coming out after 8pm local time and setting later in the evening. A gentle breeze picking up into light winds from the west-south-west.