A World Cup knockout spot almost slipped through DR Congo's fingers, but the African nation who had only appeared once on the global stage back in 1974, under their former guise of Zaire, fought back from the abyss in their final group match vs Uzbekistan to progress to the Round of 32.
England are their opponents in the first knockout phase and while the Leopards will start as the clear underdogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta this Wednesday, The Three Lions cannot afford to take them too lightly.
Back during Matchday 1 of the group stage, DR Congo sent shockwaves around the soccer world when defiantly keeping Portugal at bay in a famous 1-1 draw, and with star names such as Yoane Wissa, Noah Sadiki and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, in the squad, they can also pack a punch upfront.
Let GOAL take you through all the latest World Cup 2026 ticket information, including how you can secure seats at DR Congo's upcoming knockout matches and how much they will cost.
DR Congo World Cup 2026 fixtures and results
Date | Fixture (local KO time) | Venue | Final Score / Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Wednesday, June 17 | Portugal vs DR Congo (12pm CDT) | NRG Stadium, Houston | 1-1 |
Tuesday, June 23 | Colombia vs DR Congo (8pm CST) | Estadio Akron, Zapopan | Colombia won 1-0 |
Saturday, June 27 | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan (7.30pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | DR Congo won 3-1 |
Wednesday, July 1 | England vs DR Congo (12pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
How to buy DR Congo World Cup tickets
Here is the current status of ticket sales:
- Last-Minute Sales Phase: This phase is currently live and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Unlike the lotteries, these are real-time transactions. This is the final window to buy directly from FIFA.
- Official FIFA Resale Marketplace: This is the only authorized platform for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at face value. It will remain open until the end of the tournament.
- Secondary Marketplaces: Fans can also find tickets on platforms like StubHub. These are often the best options for high-demand knockout games, though prices may vary from face value. Always check the T&Cs of the secondary site before purchasing.
How much are DR Congo World Cup tickets?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started from as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:
Dates | Stage / Category | Official Price Range | Secondary Market Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|---|
June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (High-Demand Venues) | $225 – $540 | $550 – $3,200 ($1,250) |
June 28 - July 3 | Round of 32 (Standard Venues) | $225 – $540 | $400 – $2,800 ($1,134) |
July 4 – July 7 | Round of 16 | $240 – $640 | $650 – $4,200 ($1,518) |
July 9 – July 11 | Quarter-finals | $450 – $1,775 | $850 – $5,500 ($2,348) |
July 14 – July 15 | Semi-finals | $930 – $3,295 | $1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721) |
July 18 | Third Place Play-off | $250 – $800 | $500 – $3,500 ($1,480) |
July 19 | FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium) | $1,490 – $7,875 | $5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240) |
DR Congo's path to the World Cup 2026 Final
As DR Congo finished third in Group K, these are the following dates, times and venues where and when they will be playing, if they manage to progress to the World Cup Final on July 19.
If DR Congo beat England on Wednesday, then another very tough-looking encounter with tournament co-hosts, Mexico, could await at the Estadio Azteca in the Round of 16. El Tri have lost just twice in competitive internationals at the iconic stadium since it opened in 1966.
Following that it could be Brazil in the quarter-finals, Argentina or Colombia in the semi-finals and Germany/Spain/France/Portugal in the Final.
Date (local KO time) | Round | Venue | Possible Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 1 (12pm ET) | Round of 32 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | DR Congo vs England | |
July 5 (6pm CST) | Round of 16 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | Match 92: vs Mexico or Ecuador | |
July 11 (5pm ET) | Quarter-Finals | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | Match 99: vs Winner Match 91 | |
July 15 (3pm ET) | Semi-Finals | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | Match 102: vs Winner Match 100 | |
July 19 (3pm ET) | Final | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | Match 104: vs Winner Match 101 |
What to expect from DR Congo at World Cup 2026
World Cup qualifying wasn’t straightforward for DR Congo, but they took all the tough tests in their stride and Sébastien Desabre knows that all the hard graft has set his side in good stead for the North America campaign this summer.
Having finished second to Senegal during the initial phase of the CAF World Cup Qualifiers, DR Congo were then pitted against two powerhouses of African football, in the shape of Cameroon and Nigeria. Against all the odds, they ousted both and then cleared the final hurdle by seeing off Jamaica in the Inter-confederation playoff final in Mexico.
DR Congo’s most experienced player is their captain, Chancel Mbemba, who has taken to the pitch over 100 times for his country. The former Anderlecht, Newcastle United, Porto, and Marseille defender is currently with Lille in Ligue 1.
However, there are a whole host of familiar faces throughout the squad, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Cédric Bakambu, and Yoane Wissa.
The current crop of DR Congo stars have already improved on their predecessors' performance at the 1974 World Cup. Back then, they finished bottom of their group after losing all three of their games without scoring a goal.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
In June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out the cities and the stadiums that will be used as venues below:
Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 54,000 |
BMO Field (Toronto) | 45,000 | |
Mexico | Estadio Banorte (Mexico City) | 83,000 |
Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 48,000 | |
Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 53,500 | |
United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 75,000 |
Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | 65,000 | |
AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 94,000 | |
NRG Stadium (Houston) | 72,000 | |
Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 73,000 | |
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | 70,000 | |
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami) | 65,000 | |
MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | 82,500 | |
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | 69,000 | |
Levi's Stadium (San Francisco) | 71,000 | |
Lumen Field (Seattle) | 69,000 |