FIFA World Cup: History beckons for both DR Congo and Uzbekistan as they meet in their final Group K fixture at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, with a place in the Round of 32 still within reach.
DR Congo head into the contest in the stronger position after collecting a valuable point against Portugal before pushing Colombia all the way in a narrow defeat. Those performances have left Sébastien Desabre's side well placed to qualify as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams, provided they secure all three points.
Uzbekistan's task is considerably tougher. Back-to-back defeats have left the tournament debutants needing not only a victory but also a significant improvement to their goal difference, making their path to the knockout rounds a difficult one.
