With Reece James susceptible to injuries and Djed Spence yet to inspire confidence, coach Thomas Tuchel resorted to using Declan Rice in the final 20 minutes against DR Congo.
According to coach Thomas Tuchel, the early exits of Germany and the Netherlands serve as an important reminder for the England squad to avoid overconfidence and maintain composure when facing DR Congo in the World Cup 2026 round of 16.
Uzbekistan's 1-3 comeback loss to DR Congo ended South Korea's chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
According to Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo should have left the ball for Bruno Fernandes to score in Portugal's opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
As the Democratic Republic of Congo returns to the 2026 World Cup, memories of its first appearance in 1974 under the name Zaire resurface, marked by scandals ranging from bonus disputes to alleged threats within the team.
The White House warns DR Congo team to maintain a "safe bubble" for 21 days in Belgium before entering the United States for the 2026 World Cup due to deadly Ebola virus risk.
