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Colombia vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Leopards are out to frustrate an exuberant Colombia team in Guadalajara.

Sports Illustrated

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Colombia vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 predictions: Can Diaz and Rodriguez dismantle a DR Congo side that held Portugal to a draw in Group K?

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Portugal vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

It’s a first-ever meeting for these two countries at this summer’s 2026 summer jamboree.

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Mexico and South Africa kick off first 48-team football World Cup

Mexico and South Africa will launch the first 48-team football World Cup on Thursday with a game at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Radio France Internationale

Africa's finest: Democratic Republic of Congo return renamed

Democratic Republic of Congo enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's ninth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the eighth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, RFI looks at a nation competing for the first…

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DR Congo 2026 World Cup Preview: Overlooked Leopards Demand Respect

Gearing up for its first World Cup appearance since 1974, DR Congo hopes to reintroduce itself as a formidable African side.

Sports Illustrated

Coach Desabre salutes ‘pride of a generation’ after DRC seal World Cup spot

As the Democratic Republic of Congo qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, captain Chancel Mbemba credited the team's French head coach Sébastien Desabre's mantra of modesty and hard work for their success.

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Fifa chief hails Mexico's readiness as teams prepare for World Cup finals

World football's most powerful administrator Gianni Infantino has hailed the readiness of Mexico for this summer's World Cup during a fact-finding tour of the country in which he met Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, viewing the stadiums in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara that will stage matches during the month-long competition.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria left to blame ‘voodoo’ after dramatic playoff defeat by DR Congo

DR Congo won a tense penalty shootout 4-3, leading Éric Chelle, the Nigeria manager, to allege ‘maraboutage’

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup: Africa's also-rans clash in play-offs for last chance gala

Four African teams will battle in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Thursday for the chance to feature in an inter-continental play-off for a spot at next year's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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