DR Congo face England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in a World Cup last 32 tie that represents the most significant match in the country’s football history.Sébastien

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

Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka paid an emotional tribute to the national football team after their spirited FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in a narrow 2-1 defeat to England.

The DR Congo men's national team has arrived in Houston, landing Thursday at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The Leopards will make Houston their home base during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and train at The team will train at ...

DR Congo has waited more than half a century for another chance to rewrite its World Cup story, and the journey has become one of the most fascinating transformations in international soccer. The Leopards have gone from a team remembered for a difficult ...

Sebastien Desabre has become one of the breakout coaches of the FIFA World Cup. As DR Congo continues its historic run, interest in the French manager has grown well beyond the sidelines. Sebastien Desabre has emerged as one of the standout coaching figures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after leading DR Congo back to the tournament for the first time in 52 years,

Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.

Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.