Knockout history made : The Democratic Republic of Congo have advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds for the very first time in their history.
Sebastien Desabre led his side out of Group K as one of the top third-place finishers.
The path to qualification : After a 1-1 draw against Portugal and a narrow 1-0 loss to Colombia, DR Congo needed a big result in their final group match.
The team delivered emphatically by defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure their historic spot in the round of 32.
Facing the Three Lions : Up next for the high-flying Leopards is a massive knockout clash against England.
