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The Democratic Republic of Congo will face England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 1 July 2026, with kickoff at 17:00 BST. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK.
Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in history, defeating Uzbekistan 3-1 with goals from Yoane Wissa and Fiston Mayele, and will now face England after a historic draw with Portugal.
With the last group‑stage fixtures set to conclude, teams battle for knockout spots, featuring Portugal’s showdown with Colombia, Argentina’s match without Lionel Messi from the start, and strategic calculations that could reshape the bracket.
A look at the highlights from Matchday 6, featuring Messi, Mbappe and Haaland, and a preview of the upcoming fixtures.
After a half‑century absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo will open its World Cup campaign against Portugal, relying on a blend of seasoned defenders and attacking firepower.
A planned warm‑up against Chile in Spain was halted due to Ebola‑related health worries, prompting Congo to seek new arrangements while its players, based largely in France, prepare for a historic World Cup appearance.
Spanish officials have called off a scheduled warm‑up match for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national team over Ebola concerns, prompting the federation to seek a new opponent while the country prepares for its first World Cup appearance in decades.
The Congolese national soccer team’s planned warmup fixture against Chile in La Línea de la Concepción was called off due to public health concerns, prompting urgent searches for new preparation options before the World Cup.
The cancellation reflects growing health worries and prompts the Congolese federation to look for alternative arrangements ahead of the tournament.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s soccer team canceled a Kinshasa send‑off due to an Ebola outbreak, but will still compete in warm‑up games in Belgium and Spain. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, while the United States imposed a 30‑day entry ban on travelers from the affected countries, though the Congolese squad is exempt because it has been training in Europe.