01.07.2026 21:40
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, eliminated after losing to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, earned worldwide admiration for an unforgettable performance despite being the fourth lowest-valued team in the tournament.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup witnessed one of the most unforgettable comebacks in football history.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO LEAVES ITS MARK ON THE WORLD CUP
After a 52-year hiatus, the Democratic Republic of Congo returned to the world stage, leaving a deep impression by making a significant impact on the tournament. In the group stage, the African representative held formidable opponent Portugal to a draw, securing its first-ever World Cup point. Buoyed by this motivation, the team continued its fight and successfully advanced from the group, achieving another historic first.
THE 4TH LOWEST SQUAD VALUE
Despite being the 4th lowest-ranked team in terms of squad value among the final 32, the Democratic Republic of Congo put their hearts on the line and challenged the big-budget teams. In the round of 32, the "Leopards" made strong opponent England sweat for a full 75 minutes, showing tremendous resilience and becoming a fan favorite with their legendary fight.
THEY EARNED APPLAUSE
With limited resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo rose to greatness, adding color and character to the tournament, and earned widespread admiration and applause from around the world for their performance.