Game time : DR Congo are taking centre stage as they prepare to face England in an unprecedented round of 32 clash at World Cup 2026.
This highly anticipated knockout fixture at Atlanta Stadium marks a monumental milestone for the African nation.
How they got there : The Leopards secured their spot in the knockouts after a resilient performance in Group K, progressing as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.
They suffered a narrow loss against Colombia but held powerhouse Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw and comfortably beat Uzbekistan 3-1.
Fan confusion : Whist their on-field heroics have won them global admiration, some fans watching from around the world remain entirely unaware of what the 'DR' prefix in the team's name stands for.
