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What you need to know about England's opponents DR Congo

BBC Sport · Jun 28, 2026, 3:21 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Yoane Wissa has now scored three goals for DR Congo in this World Cup
  • Get the lowdown on DR Congo, England's World Cup opponents in the round of 32.
  • Fifty-two years after a chastening World Cup debut, DR Congo have earned redemption by qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time.

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Yoane Wissa has now scored three goals for DR Congo in this World Cup

Get the lowdown on DR Congo, England's World Cup opponents in the round of 32.

Fifty-two years after a chastening World Cup debut, DR Congo have earned redemption by qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time.

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