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Sport27 June 2026Archive brief

DR Congo qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after winning 3–1 over Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match to finish

DR Congo qualifies for the knockout stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after winning 3–1 over Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match to finish as the best third-place team in the round.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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