ATLANTA: Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night. The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele sealed the win and saw Congo join Cape Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32. Uzbekistan led through Eldor Shomurodov’s first-half strike that looked set to end Congo’s hopes.

HOUSTON, June 25 : The Democratic Republic of Congo have always targeted a place in the World Cup knockout rounds on their return to the finals for the first time in 52 years but…

ATLANTA, June 25 : Victory for the Democratic Republic of Congo in their last group game against Uzbekistan on Saturday will not only offer them the opportunity to advance at the…