2026 World Cup: How did DR Congo fare in their opening group match?

17.06.26 FT World Cup

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For their debut match at the World Cup, DR Congo will take on Portugal on Wednesday, June 17, in Group K action.

Drawn into Group K, the Leopards will go head-to-head with Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.

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Back in 1974, the Congolese side suffered a 2-0 defeat against Scotland in their very first World Cup match.

The two-time African champions will need to be at their absolute best, especially as they face off against one of the tournament’s heavy favorites.

With a deep and talented squad, DR Congo will look to spring a surprise in this 2026 World Cup, hoping to secure their first-ever win in a World Cup finals match.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.

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