World Cup Roundup: Austria Advances Thanks To Late Winner; DR Congo Makes History

The group stage at the 2026 World Cup ended with fireworks. DR Congo delivered a thrilling second-half comeback after a sensational goal put them behind, while Lionel Messi scored – yet again. The final action of the day saw Austria survive with a stoppage-time equalizer to keep its tournament alive. Here is the best of Match Day 17 at the FIFA World Cup. BEST OF THE DAY Moment Of The Day Most days, DR Congo’s comeback win over Uzbekistan would be in this spot. The last time DR Congo was in the World Cup, it was known as Zaire back in 1974. In that appearance, which was the country’s only one ever, it did not score a goal. Now, 52 years later, it’s onto the knockout stage. Instead, Austria conceded a goal in the 93rd minute that meant it was headed out of the tournament. Then, Michael Gregoritsch got on the end of a cross and headed the ball back toward the center of the box. Sasa Kalajdzic was there to head home and save Austria’s World Cup dreams. Goal Of The Day Uzbekistan led for 58 minutes of game time through a wonderful goal, the likes of which we have not seen at the World Cup yet. Shomurodov was played in down the left wing, just inside the 18-yard box. He saw DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi-Nzau off his line and delivered a sensational chip toward the far post that gave Uzbekistan the lead. It was a shocking goal that Uzbekistan could not make count, ultimately. Assist Of The Day Bellingham picked England up in the second half by himself. First, he scored the winning goal to open the scoring. Then, he helped Harry Kane make history. The Real Madrid star played a wonderful cross into the box that Kane headed home. Kane’s 11th World Cup goal made him England’s all-time leading goalscorer at the tournament, passing Gary Lineker. Save Of The Day Diogo Costa preserved a draw for Portugal on a couple of occasions. Costa got down to make a big save early in the first half when Colombia was in control of the game. Striker Jhon Córdoba had a good effort saved by Costa’s right hand. It was one of six saves that Costa made. Then, late in the game, a cross came in from the left wing and Costa came out and blocked what may have been a tap-in finish at the far post. It was a brave bit of goalkeeping in what was an exciting 0-0 game. Panama vs. England Croatia vs. Ghana Colombia vs. Portugal DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan Jordan vs. Argentina Algeria vs. Austria