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D.R. Congo begin AFCON qualifiers with comfortable home victory

The Democratic Republic of Congo followed up their ⁠World Cup exploits with a 2-0 home win over Equatorial Guinea on the opening day of the group ‌qualifiers for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.
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Desabre unveils star-studded D.R Congo squad to start 2027 AFCON qualifiers

D.R Congo national team coach Sebastien Desabre has included several high-profile players, including Aston Villa defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa, for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
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Sunderland complete signing of DR Congo starlet Jules Ahoka

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of DR Congo youth international Jules Ahoka from Belgian side Royal Antwerp.
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England's World Cup week review: Panama test passed as Kane saves blushes against D.R. Congo

England's third week at the 2026 World Cup was 15 minutes from being their last as Thomas Tuchel's side found themselves on the brink of a humiliating early exit. Harry Kane saved those blushes with two emphatic late goals, further cementing himself as England's inevitable man and setting up a fascinating clash at the Azteca against co-hosts Mexico.
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Gianni Infantino says hydration breaks key reason for England fightback against D.R. Congo

Gianni Infantino has credited FIFA's hydration breaks with helping England turn around their World Cup last-32 tie against D.R. Congo after Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to win 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday, but doubled down on his claims that they are not purely for any commercial benefit.
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Harry Kane answers big-game questions as England overcome serious D.R. Congo scare

Thomas Tuchel's plan lasted just seven minutes before a well-drilled and fearless DR Congo tore through it, and England spent the rest of the afternoon in Atlanta on Wednesday reassembling it before Harry Kane finally settled the argument for the Three Lions.
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'We kept believing': Tuchel pleased with England fight in victory over D.R. Congo

England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team had never stopped "believing" after making a terrible start in their come-from-behind World Cup win against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday.
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How England and Harry Kane were forced to dig deep by D.R. Congo in the Round of 32

England and D.R. Congo met for the first time in international competition, with the Round of 32 encounter being the furthest that the African side has ever gone in the World Cup.
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Captain Kane at the double as Three Lions roar back to edge D.R. Congo at the death

England made hard work of their Round of 32 tie against DR Congo, but a double from captain Harry Kane saw them claim a 2-1 win, firing the Three Lions into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup (WC), having initially trailed.
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World Cup LIVE: USA, Belgium and England advance to Round of 16

The Round of 32 continues to heat up this evening as England return to centre stage against D.R Congo. That is followed by fascinating clashes between Belgium and Senegal, and the co-hosts USA and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It is not a day to miss at the World Cup; follow all the action here!
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Why England's Round of 32 World Cup tie against D.R. Congo may not be plain sailing

Thomas Tuchel's England side takes on D.R. Congo in their Round of 32 clash on Wednesday, looking to claim a victory that would put them into the last 16 clash at the Azteca Stadium against co-hosts Mexico.
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Why Yoane Wissa is D.R. Congo's best weapon against England in last-32 showdown

From Brentford to Newcastle, Yoane Wissa has spent five years deciphering Premier League defences. As DR Congo prepares for a historic match against the British favourites, the Congolese striker is counting on his deep knowledge of the Three Lions to make a difference on the counter-attack.
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Desabre says no pressure on DR Congo against England in World Cup last-32 clash

DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said all the pressure is on England for their World Cup last-32 meeting on Wednesday as his side have already achieved their targets.
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Thomas Tuchel rejects notion of dampening England's World Cup expectations

Thomas Tuchel said England should be expected to beat DR Congo in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday, but is wary of facing a side that he believes has already overachieved to reach the knockout stages.
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DR Congo dream of causing big World Cup upset against England in Atlanta

DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the last 32 on Wednesday could scarcely imagine.
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England look to step up against tricky DR Congo test in Round of 32

England have yet to hit top gear at the World Cup and after a group ⁠stage played with minimum jeopardy, a Round of 32 meeting with the Democratic Republic of Congo leaves little margin for error against a side buoyed ‌by already going further than expected.
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Desabre elated with D.R. Congo’s scoring prowess after reaching World Cup Round of 32

Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has praised the squad for their quick response after going down to Uzbekistan, as they went on to win the final 2026 FIFA World Cup group fixture 3-1 on Saturday.
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Wissa bursting with pride after brace as D.R. Congo reach knockouts for first time

Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time to those suffering back home from a humanitarian crisis caused by war.
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D.R. Congo advance to knockouts for first time after comeback win over Uzbekistan

D.R. Congo came from an early goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in Atlanta and seal not only a first-ever FIFA World Cup (WC) win but also a maiden place in the knockout stages of the WC.

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Sebastien Desabre concedes D.R Congo played ‘superior’ Colombia in World Cup defeat

D.R Congo national team coach Sebastien Desabre acknowledged that Colombia was the superior team in their 1-0 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico on Tuesday.
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Munoz fires Colombia into round of 32 after narrow win over DR Congo

Colombia have booked their spot in the FIFA World Cup (WC) round of 32, after defeating DR Congo 1-0 in Group K at the Estadio Guadalajara, in what was the first-ever meeting between the two nations.
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Claude Le Roy officially takes charge of Congo for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

French tactician Claude Le Roy has made a dramatic return to coaching after being unveiled as the head coach of the Republic of Congo for the next two years.
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World Cup LIVE: Colombia into round of 32 after narrow win over DR Congo

Today is the final day of matchday two at the World Cup with Group K and Group L matches that see giants England, Portugal and Colombia all in action.
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Martinez insists Portugal feeling no pressure ahead of Uzbekistan match

Portugal ignored the criticism that followed their 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic ⁠of Congo in their World Cup opener, and the unity within the squad is even stronger as they ‌head into their second match against, coach Roberto Martinez said.
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