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DR Congo vs Uzbekistan World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

DR Congo must win to stay alive in Group K, facing an Uzbekistan side that has conceded eight goals in two games. Our pick: DR Congo at -115.

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The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)

We pick an XI of players who have impressed during the initial rounds of games in Canada, the US and Mexico

The Guardian - UK

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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How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo appears at a record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup as he starts for Portugal against DR Congo. Find out how to watch the Group K fixture online and from anywhere including free live stream options, TV channel details, kick-off time.

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Portugal vs DR Congo World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Portugal host DR Congo in a Group K World Cup opener at NRG Stadium on June 17. Can the -340 favorites cover, and is over 2.5 goals the play?

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DR Congo World Cup Odds: Lines, Tips and Group K Value

DR Congo sit 37th of 48 teams in the outright market at +100000. Here is whether their Group K odds offer any real betting value.

Sports Lens

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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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.

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad: Sebastian Desabre's final selection

A prospective DR Congo World Cup 2026 squad qualified for their first tournament since 1974 as Zaire

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Everything you need to know, from the team in crisis to the best games to watch

Will Mohamed Salah lift his first Africa Cup of Nations title with Egypt? Or can Nigeria bounce back from their World Cup disappointment?

The Independent UK

Yakubu says voodoo claims brought shame to Nigeria after World Cup failure

Nigeria were beaten in the CAF play-off final on penalties before Chelle made the outrageous claim

The Independent UK

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

Nigeria coach alleges DR Congo ‘did some voodoo’ during penalty shoot-out defeat in World Cup qualifying

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle reportedly confronted the opposition coaching staff after DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental play-offs with a penalty shoot-out victory

The Independent UK

Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Leopards keep World Cup dream alive with dramatic penalty shoot-out win

Nigeria 1-1 DR Congo (DR Congo win 4-3 on pens): Captain Chancel Mbemba was the hero again as he scored the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send the Leopards through

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Evening Standard

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Winners of play-off final will take one step closer to next year’s World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Marseille defender emerges as Rangers 'transfer target' but French side want fee

Marseille centre-back Bamo Meite has emerged as a Rangers transfer target, according to a report.

Evening Standard

South Africa 0-0 DR Congo (6-5 pens): Ronwen Williams the hero again in AFCON third place play-off

Goalkeeper saves two penalties in dramatic shootout

Evening Standard

DR Congo 3-1 Guinea: Leopards fight back to book AFCON semi-final place

Hosts Ivory Coast or Mali will now stand between Sebastien Desabre's side and a place in the final

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The Independent UK

Brighton rally from two goals down to earn Europa League draw at Marseille

Marseille 2-2 Brighton: Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro helped the Seagulls overturn a half-time deficit at the Stade Velodrome

The Guardian - UK

Brighton roar back at Marseille to earn historic first point in Europe

Brighton were two goals down after 20 minutes at Marseille but fought back to earn a 2-2 draw in the Europa League

Chronicle Live

Former Newcastle United players they could face in the Champions League next season

The Magpies are back in Europe's top competition next season, where they could come up against some familiar faces

Radio France Internationale

Chancel Mbemba wins prize for best African footballer in French first division

The Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba was on Tuesday awarded the Prix Marc-Vivien Foé to hail his performances as the outstanding African player in the French top flight during the 2022/2023 season.

France 24

DR Congo’s Chancel Mbemba wins FRANCE 24-RFI award for best African player in Ligue 1

This year’s Marc Vivien-Foé Prize for the best African Ligue 1 player of the season was awarded to Olympique de Marseille’s Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba. Presented by FRANCE 24 and Radio France Internationale, the award is a particularly big accolade for Mbemba as this is the first time it has…

Evening Standard

Marseille star reveals key confusion that led to Tottenham’s winner as loud fans blamed on late drama

Tottenham’s last-gasp winner against Marseille sent the French team out of Europe - although their players had thought they were heading home anyway.

Football London

Son Heung-min pictured with swollen eye as Tottenham await injury update following Marseille win

Tottenham secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 after winning 2-1 against Marseille to finish top of Group D

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