Group K · Match 72 · Jun 27, 2026
DR Congo VS Uzbekistan
- Stage
- Group K
- Date
- Capacity
- 71K
- Roof
- Indoor
Kickoff in your time zone
Local times in the markets that follow this match most closely. Daylight saving rules already factored in.
Eastern (NYC)
Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM
Pacific (LA)
Sat, Jun 27, 4:30 PM
Mexico City
Sat, Jun 27, 5:30 PM
London (UK)
Sun, Jun 28, 12:30 AM
The teams
🇨🇩
FIFA rank#46
CoachSébastien Desabre
CaptainChancel Mbemba
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishGroup stage
🇺🇿
FIFA rank#50
CoachTimur Kapadze
CaptainEldor Shomurodov
Formation4-2-3-1
Best WC finishDebut
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
FIFA tournament name Atlanta Stadium — capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof. The match is hosted in Atlanta.
Transit on match day
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Climate (June 2026)
Hot, humid — 22-31°C, but matches climate-controlled
Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) — busiest in the world
Where to stay
Midtown Atlanta, Buckhead, Old Fourth Ward
Full travel guide: Atlanta World Cup 2026 host city →
Group K standings preview
All four teams in this group, ordered by FIFA pot. Top two and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
| Pot | Team | FIFA rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | #5 |
| 2 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | #13 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | #46 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | #50 |
Other Group K fixtures
Watch all six group games to see how the standings unfold.
Group K Jun 17 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 17 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Uzbekistan vs Colombia
Group K Jun 23 · 17:00 UTC
Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Group K Jun 23 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
Colombia vs DR Congo
Group K Jun 27 · 23:30 UTC
Colombia vs Portugal
Other matches on
5 other World Cup 2026 matches kick off the same day.
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Kansas City Stadium
Algeria vs Austria
Group J 02:00 UTC (next day) · Dallas Stadium
Jordan vs Argentina
Group L 21:00 UTC · New York New Jersey Stadium
Panama vs England
Group L 21:00 UTC · Philadelphia Stadium
Croatia vs Ghana
Group K 23:30 UTC · Miami Stadium
Colombia vs Portugal
Other matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
5 other fixtures hosted at this venue across the tournament.
Group H Jun 15 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Cape Verde
Group A Jun 18 · 16:00 UTC
Czech Republic vs South Africa
Group H Jun 21 · 16:00 UTC
Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Group C Jun 24 · 22:00 UTC
Morocco vs Haiti
R32 Jul 1 · 16:00 UTC
Group L winner vs Best Group E/H/I/J/K third-placed team
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan — FAQ
When is DR Congo vs Uzbekistan kicking off?
June 27, 2026 at 23:30 UTC (Mercedes-Benz Stadium local time depends on the city).
Where is DR Congo vs Uzbekistan being played?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta. Capacity 71,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.
What stage is this match?
Group-stage Group K fixture. Top two of every group plus eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Where can I watch DR Congo's match in the United States?
FOX · Telemundo has the US English-language rights. RTNC is the primary broadcaster in DR Congo.
How do I get to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on match day?
MARTA rail directly to Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Vine City station) — best transit access of any 2026 USA venue
Who else is in Group K?
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan. The group is decided across three matchdays — see the full schedule below.
What kickoff time is this in different time zones?
Eastern (NYC): Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM · Pacific (LA): Sat, Jun 27, 4:30 PM · Mexico City: Sat, Jun 27, 5:30 PM · London (UK): Sun, Jun 28, 12:30 AM