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Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao
Côte d’Ivoire surviving the World Cup group stage for the first time, in the year of our football gods 2026, is one of those titbits that sounds like it shouldn’t be true, and yet here we are. An underwhelming 2-0 victory over Curaçao, courtesy of Nicolas Pépé’s double, put the Ivorians through to the last 32 as Group E runners-up.“Celebrate this historic qualification, like we should,” the Ivorian manager, Emerse Faé, told his compatriots afterwards. “Once we’re done celebrating, we want to go as far as possible in this competition. This is a young group. They’re all at their first ever World Cup. They’re playing well. There is a lot of solidarity in this group.” Continue reading...
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Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 28, 2026
Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts
ATLANTA — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston [] The post Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Guineematin.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale
Au bout du suspense, la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) a décroché la toute première victoire de son histoire en Coupe du monde face à l’Ouzbékistan (3-1), dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, s’offrant par la même occasion une qualification inédite pour les 16es de finale. Longtemps menés et bousculés, les Léopards de Sébastien [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
DR Congo joins Colombia and Portugal in World Cup round of 32
Washington, June 28 (SANA) DR Congo secured a place in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after rallying to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Sunday, while Colombia and Portugal also advanced from Group K following a goalless draw. Uzbekistan took the lead through Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute before Yoane Wissa []
SkySports
Lively start between Colombia and Portugal as Uzbekistan lead DR Congo LIVE!
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NBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Sin nada que perder: RD del Congo llega a Atlanta para dar la sorpresa ante Inglaterra
La sorpresiva Selección de República Democrática del Congo viene sin miedo para su primer duelo de eliminatoria directa en el Mundial. El ganador viajará a la Ciudad de México ante un Tri inspirado.
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· Jun 29, 2026
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Related coverage for "Côte d’Ivoire into World Cup knockouts for first time as Pépé finishes off Curaçao": Egyptian Gazette — Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts. Guineematin.com — Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale. Syrian Arab News Agency — DR Congo joins Colombia and Portugal in World Cup round of 32. SkySports — Lively start between Colombia and Portugal as Uzbekistan lead DR Congo LIVE!. NBC News — Sin nada que perder: RD del Congo llega a Atlanta para dar la sorpresa ante Inglaterra. OneFootball — 🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and how