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Group K

DR Congo

DR Congo are in Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia. Their verified group route starts against Portugal in Houston, continues with Colombia in Guadalajara, and closes against Uzbekistan in Atlanta.

Group K · CAF side. DR Congo take a three-city path of Houston, Guadalajara, Atlanta, meeting Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in order.

Current World Cup 2026 status

DR Congo World Cup 2026 status: eliminated after England loss

DR Congo finished third in Group K, reached the Round of 32 and were eliminated by England.

StatusEliminated - lost to EnglandEngland beat DR Congo 2-1 in Match 80 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Read England recap
Group position3rd in Group K4 pts · 1W-1D-1L · 4-3 goals · GD +1Open group table
Latest resultDR Congo 3-1 UzbekistanThe 3-1 Uzbekistan win changed DR Congo's profile from Group K outsider to knockout qualifier.Open match recap
Next stepRoute ends in AtlantaEngland beat DR Congo 2-1 and move to Match 92 against Mexico at Estadio Azteca.Read England recap

The opening draw with Portugal gave DR Congo a point that aged well once the group tightened.

The Colombia loss left no shortcut, so the Uzbekistan win had to deliver both points and goal difference.

The England match showed how hard it is to turn a best-third-place route into one more upset once the knockout bracket gets tighter.

DR Congo Exit Path

DR Congo's route ended against England

DR Congo built their route on the Portugal draw and the Uzbekistan win, but the campaign ended with a 2-1 loss to England in Atlanta.

Round of 32 RecapEngland vs DR CongoFinal score, Atlanta context and how Match 80 sent England on to Mexico.Qualification ResultWhy DR Congo 3-1 Uzbekistan matteredThe win moved DR Congo to four points and into the best-third-place qualifiers.Opening PointThe Portugal draw aged wellThat 1-1 result became the point that kept the third-place route realistic.Next RoundWhere did Match 80 lead?England vs Mexico is now confirmed in Match 92 at Estadio Azteca.

The group-stage work explains how DR Congo reached the bracket; England recap explains why the run is over.

Group facts

Group

Group K

Confederation

CAF

Opponents

Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia

First match

June 17, 2026

Last match

June 27, 2026

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Quick team snapshot

DR Congo move across Houston, Guadalajara, Atlanta during the group stage rather than repeating a host city.

  • Opening match: June 17, 2026 against Portugal in Houston.
  • Travel path: Houston -> Guadalajara -> Atlanta.
  • Closing match: June 27, 2026 against Uzbekistan in Atlanta.
  • Group-stage window: 10 days from the opener to the closer.

FAQ

When does DR Congo open the group stage?
June 17, 2026 against Portugal at Houston Stadium (Houston) in Houston.
When is DR Congo's second group match?
June 23, 2026 against Colombia at Guadalajara Stadium (Guadalajara) in Guadalajara.
How much time does DR Congo get between group matches?
6 days separate the opener and second match, and 4 days separate the second match and the group closer.
How many cities does DR Congo use in the group stage?
DR Congo play in 3 cities: Houston, Guadalajara, Atlanta.
When does DR Congo close the group stage?
June 27, 2026 against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta) in Atlanta.