DR Congo has qualified for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The team finished third in Group K and secured a knockout stage spot. They will face England in the round of 32 on July 1 in Atlanta.
DR Congo played in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Their results in the group stage allowed them to advance as one of the best third place teams.
This marks DR Congo's return to the World Cup after many years. The team showed strong play throughout the group stage and now moves on to the single elimination portion of the tournament.
The round of 32 runs from June 28 to July 3 across various host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. DR Congo joins other African teams that advanced from the expanded 48 team field.