In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16, DR Congo lost 1-2 to England after taking an early lead, becoming the second African team to be eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after scoring first in a knockout match.
Against England, DR Congo scored first in the 7th minute but conceded two goals in the second half, ultimately losing 1-2 and failing to advance.
Statistically, DR Congo is the second African team in FIFA World Cup history to score first in a knockout match but ultimately lose, the first being Nigeria against Italy in the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
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