As Zaire, DR Congo became the first Black African nation to play at a World Cup in 1974, and they are two-time African champions. A football giant by history and potential.

Their road

Group game 1 · Wed 17 Jun

at Portugal1–1 D

Group game 2 · Tue 23 Jun

at Colombia0–1 L

Group game 3 · Sat 27 Jun

vs Uzbekistan3–1 W

Round of 32 · Wed 1 Jul

at England1–2 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.