World Cup: First start for Mbuku as DR Congo and Uzbekistan search historic victory

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By Eskender Tamrat@eskeFussball

Nathaniel Mbuku's DR Congo will qualify for the knockout stages if they beat debutants Uzbekistan.

Nathaniel Mbuku gets his first World Cup start for DR Congo's last group stage game against Uzbekistan. The Augsburg winger spent last season on loan at Ligue 2 club Montpellier, where he could sign permanently this summer.

The 24-year-old old made his tournament debut in the narrow defeat to Luis Diaz's Colombia. DR Congo won their first-ever World Cup point in the group opener against Portugal. A win against Uzbekistan will send them to the knockout stages either as one of the best third-placed teams or runner-up in Group K.

On paper, the debutants Uzbekistan have a chance at Round of 32 qualification, but their damaging goal difference (-7) would mean they need a big win to finish in top eight of third-placed ranking.

Confirmed DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan Lineups

Uzbekistan XI: Nematov; Ashurmatov, Urozov, Khusanov; Nasrullaev, Shukurov, Mozgovoy, Alizhonov; Fayzullaev, Khamdamov; Shomurodov ©

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