Congo defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach historic World Cup round of 16

Congo reached the World Cup round of 16 for the first time after defeating Uzbekistan 3-1. Fiston Mayele scored during a dramatic second-half comeback, allowing Congo to join Cape Verde as a surprise qualifier for the round of 32. This historic success may increase interest in prediction markets, which could potentially lead to higher regulatory scrutiny and shift the overall dynamics of sports betting as the tournament progresses into the knockout stages.