DR Congo qualifies for the round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. The team will face England on July 1 in Atlanta.

What happened?

The group stage ended on the night of Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28 in North America. DR Congo managed to qualify for the round of 16 by finishing among the best third-placed teams.

Why is this important for DR Congo?

This qualification is a great achievement for the team, which continues its journey in the competition. DR Congo will face England, a strong and experienced team.

What comes next?

DR Congo will play against England on July 1 in Atlanta. The winner of this match will face the winner of the match between Portugal and Croatia.

TeamOpponentDate
DR CongoEnglandJuly 1
PortugalCroatiaJuly 1