DR Congo prepares for historic World Cup knockout match with England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
DR Congo faces England on June 29 in their first-ever World Cup knockout game in downtown Atlanta. The Leopards advanced as a third-placed team after a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. Yoane Wissa, who scored twice in that match, looks forward to the challenge against a strong England side. This marks DR Congo's second World Cup appearance. The winner will face either Mexico or Ecuador in the next round.
- •DR Congo is making its first World Cup knockout appearance.
- •Wissa scored a brace to help secure advancement.
- •The match is scheduled for June 29 in Atlanta.
- •DR Congo advanced after a comeback victory over Uzbekistan.
- •The victor will face Mexico or Ecuador in the round of 16.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — DR Congo star Yoane Wissa relishing historic World Cup knockout clash with England
"DR Congo will play their first World Cup knockout game ever when they face England on Wednesday
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