World Cup 2026 qualifiers – South Sudan vs DR Congo: date, time, broadcast and head-to-head record

The Juba National Stadium will set the stage for the showdown between South Sudan and DR Congo as part of Matchday 7 of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Group B).

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South Sudan currently sit fifth in their group with 3 points, while the "Leopards" top the table thanks to an impressive haul of 13 points.

Date and time of the South Sudan vs DR Congo match

This Group B clash is scheduled for Friday, September 5, kicking off at 12:00 GMT.

Where to watch South Sudan vs DR Congo?

Several TV channels will broadcast the match, including RTS, SuperSport, La Chaîne L’Equipe, and BeIn Sports France.

Head-to-head history between South Sudan and DR Congo

The two sides have only faced each other once before. DR Congo narrowly claimed victory last March over South Sudan, with Theo Bongonda scoring the decisive goal.

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.