DR Congo have made history at the FIFA World Cup 2026, reaching the knockout stage for the first time in their history after a dramatic second-half comeback saw them overturn a deficit to beat Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday night. The result ends a 52-year wait for Congo to make a meaningful mark on the World Cup stage — their only previous appearance coming as Zaire in 1974, when they lost all three games including a 9-0 defeat to Yugoslavia. Watch for more