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DR Congo reach World Cup knockout for first time after 52-year
DR Congo will now face Group L winners England in Round of 32. The post DR Congo reach World Cup knockout for first time after 52-year appeared first on BOL News.
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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.
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 []
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.
Football365
· Jun 28, 2026
Wissa bags brace as DR Congo make history to set up England tie
DR Congo secured their first-ever World Cup victory and, with it, a place in the last 32 where they will meet England
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.
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Related coverage for "DR Congo reach World Cup knockout for first time after 52-year": Egyptian Gazette — Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts. Syrian Arab News Agency — DR Congo joins Colombia and Portugal in World Cup round of 32. NBC News — Sin nada que perder: RD del Congo llega a Atlanta para dar la sorpresa ante Inglaterra. Football365 — Wissa bags brace as DR Congo make history to set up England tie. Guineematin.com — Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale. SkySports — DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final