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DR Congo Stage Stunning Comeback to Reach FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Sada Elbalad

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June 28, 2026

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DR Congo booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 after producing a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their final Group K match at Miami Stadium.

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SkySports

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DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

UrduPoint

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· Jul 1, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR

OneFootball

· Jun 29, 2026

🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and how

For the second time, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is taking part in a Football World Cup, and this time it has even reached the knockout stage. Waiting in the round of 32 is none other than Th...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· 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 []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 28, 2026

2026 World Cup: All Round of 32 fixtures confirmed [Full list]

Following the completion of the group stages at the 2026 World Cup, we now have the Round of 32 fixtures. Colombia played out a goalless draw with Portugal, ensuring they qualified as Group K winners. DR Congo came from a goal behind to defeat Uzbekistan and claim their spot in the knockouts. Croatia edged Ghana [] 2026 World Cup: All Round of 32 fixtures confirmed [Full list]

Egyptian Gazette

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· 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.

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Related coverage for "DR Congo Stage Stunning Comeback to Reach FIFA World Cup Round of 32": SkySports — DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final. UrduPoint — FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR. OneFootball — 🎥 A dancing statue in the club? This fan icon can move, and how. Syrian Arab News Agency — DR Congo joins Colombia and Portugal in World Cup round of 32. Daily Post Nigeria — 2026 World Cup: All Round of 32 fixtures confirmed [Full list]. Egyptian Gazette — Congo beats Uzbekistan 3-1 to reach knockouts