DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the last 32 on Wednesday could scarcely imagine.

World Cup 2026 DR Congo must beat Uzbekistan in Atlanta and then hope for help elsewhere to keep alive a faint place in the last thirty-two.

Minute-by-minute report: Will DR Congo or Uzbekistan manage their first win of the World Cup? Join Bryan Graham for the latest news

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to secure a first ever World Cup win on Saturday and set up a meeting with England in the last 32.

DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 for their first-ever World Cup win, with Yoane Wissa scoring in both group matches to reach the Round of 32 after 52 years.

Analysis of Dr Congo's dramatic win over Uzbekistan, which put them through to face England in the next round

Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history

England faces DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 1 in Atlanta after Congo's historic 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan secured a knockout

DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan: The African side came from behind to progress to the round of 32

ATLANTA, June 27 : The Democratic Republic of Congo's only previous World Cup appearance left a shadow over the country's soccer history, but more than half a century later they…

ATLANTA, June 27 : Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said preparations for their World Cup round of 32 clash against England would start immediately after…

Congo secured a historic spot in the World Cup knockouts with a 3-1 comeback win over Uzbekistan, marking their first advancement after a 52-year tournament absence.

England will face DR Congo in the Round of 32 after beating Panama 2-0 on Saturday night to ensure they would finish top of their World Cup group ahead of Croatia and Ghana

World Cup 2026 DR Congo face England in Atlanta, chasing a first-ever World Cup knockout win in their first finals appearance since 1974 as Zaire.

Thomas Tuchel's side will take on the African outfit on Wednesday in Atlanta after topping their group - their top spot confirmed after a nervy victory over Panama at the weekend.

DR Congo will play their first World Cup knockout game ever when they face England on Wednesday

DR Congo’s long road to a first World Cup in 52 years has been beset by challenges that their English opponents in the last 32 on Wednesday could scarcely imagine.

The historic run to the last 32 and a match against England have left proud fans back home dancing late into the night

England begin the knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday knowing there is little room for error as they face a confident DR Congo side...

African side hope English-raised players could help bridge Fifa ranking and wealth disparities in last-32 clash

From navigating an Ebola quarantine to managing the emotional weight of a homeland conflict, DR Congo prepare for a historic round of 32 World Cup tie against the Three Lions.