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 – they will face England after registering their ever World Cup win.The victory sent South Korea tumbling out of the eight places set aside for the best third-placed teams, potentially ending Son Heung-min’s international career with a whimper, rather than the bang he and his supporters hoped for.In the other game in Group K, Colombia and Portugal battled out an entertaining goalless draw in Miami, a result that sent both teams through to the next phase. As group winners, Colombia will take on Ghana for a place in the last 16, with Portugal facing Croatia.Over in Atlanta, Eldor Shomurodov’s lob over Lionel Mpasi gave the Uzbeks a perfect start, but Newcastle striker Wissa levelled from the penalty spot before Fiston Mayele’s goal sent the mainly Congolese crowd into a frenzy.Wissa rounded off a historic night for the Africans with a fine strike in stoppage time for his third goal of the tournament.Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov lobs goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi to give his side the lead. Photo: ReutersUzbekistan knew before kick-off they were realistically eliminated given the massive swing in goal difference they would need to progress.
DR Congo set up England clash, South Korea out, Portugal and Colombia draw
Yoana Wissa scores twice as African side win for the first time at a World Cup. South Korea drop out of spots for best third-placed teams.










