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Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo
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Portugal began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Group K on Wednesday in Houston. Joao Neves gave the European side an early lead, but Yoane Wissa equalised before half-time. The result gave DR Congo their first World Cup point since 1974.
Portugal will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston on Wednesday at 18:00 BST.
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Egypt and the Democratic Republic of the Congo discussed expanding cooperation in water resources management, climate adaptation and capacity building during talks in Cairo.
FIFA is scheduled to deliver its verdict on February 16, 2026, regarding Nigeria's petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged ineligible players in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. The Nigeria Football Federation claims six Congolese players violated eligibility rules due to improper nationality switches. A favorable ruling could reinstate Nigeria in the intercontinental play-offs.
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Senegal aims to secure knockout progression against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations Group D finale, while DR Congo seeks top spot against eliminated Botswana. Both matches occur Tuesday at 19:00 GMT in Morocco.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has secured a spot in the final of the FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoff Tournament, putting them one win away from their first World Cup appearance since 1974. After defeating Nigeria on penalties in the African playoff final, DR Congo was automatically seeded into the bracket. The tournament will take place in Mexico in March 2026.
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DR Congo advanced to the inter-confederation playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the CAF playoff final. Frank Onyeka scored early for Nigeria, but Meschack Elia equalized before the break in Rabat. Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive penalty to shatter Nigeria's hopes.