The Democratic Republic of Congo made history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup round of 16. The DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure their spot in the knockout phase.

What happened?

The final day of the group stage was marked by intense matches. Algeria and Austria drew 1-1, allowing the Algerians to advance to the round of 16.

Why does this matter for DR Congo?

This qualification is a major achievement for the DR Congo, who had never reached this stage of the competition before. The team will face England in the next round.

What's next?

The knockout phase begins on Sunday in Los Angeles with a match between Canada and South Africa. France will play Sweden on Tuesday at 23:00.

TeamOpponentResult
DR CongoUzbekistan3-1
AlgeriaAustria1-1
PortugalColombia0-0
EnglandPanama2-0