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VAR Controversy: DR Congo's equalizer chalked off vs Uzbekistan
28 Jun
Summary
- DR Congo had a goal disallowed by VAR in a World Cup qualifier.
- The disallowed goal was scored by Nathanael Mbuku against Uzbekistan.
- Mbuku's goal was ruled out for a foul in the build-up.
In a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match, DR Congo's potential equalizer against Uzbekistan was controversially disallowed following a Video Assistant Referee review. The incident occurred at the Atlanta Stadium on Saturday, June 28, 2026.
DR Congo's Nathanael Mbuku found the back of the net in the 17th minute, seemingly leveling the score. However, the celebration was short-lived as VAR intervened.
Upon review, the VAR system indicated that Mbuku may have made contact with an opponent's face during the buildup. The match referee was summoned to the pitchside monitor to assess the incident.
After careful examination, the referee determined that a foul had indeed been committed by Mbuku, leading to the decision to disallow the goal. This ruling stood, impacting the dynamic of the match.
