FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo Advances to Knockout Stage

Kathmandu. The competition of Group 'K' under the FIFA World Cup 2026 has been completed. Colombia, Portugal, and DR Congo have succeeded in advancing to the knockout stage (last 32) from the group.< /p>

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In the final match of the group, DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to register its first-ever win in World Cup history. With this, DR Congo has achieved a historic feat by securing a place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. For DR Congo, Yoane Wissa scored two goals and Fiston Mayele scored one.< /p>

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Now DR Congo will compete against England in the last 32. Former English forward Chris Sutton has commented that DR Congo's second-half performance was excellent and that this match will not be easy for England.< /p>

Meanwhile, in another match of the group, Colombia and Portugal played a goalless 90-00 draw. Despite no goals, the match was extremely competitive and exciting. Former England defender Stephen Warnock praised the level of the game and the atmosphere on the field, calling it 'an excellent game worth watching despite being 0-0'.< /p>

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With the group stage concluded, Colombia (group winner), Portugal, and DR Congo have secured places in the knockout stage, while Uzbekistan has been eliminated from the competition.< /p>

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