Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday...
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DR Congo has reached the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history after beating Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday.
- Yoane Wissa scored twice, including a late winner.
- DR Congo will now face England in the knockout stages.
- Uzbekistan took an early lead through Eldor Shomurodov, but a penalty from Wissa and a goal from Fiston Mayele turned the tide.
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