Congo DR and Tunisia drew 2-2 in the World Cup - Qualification Africa. The fixture is part of the 3rd Round - 4 stage in the 2018 season. The full-time result capped a Congo DR vs Tunisia meeting in World Cup - Qualification Africa with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Congo DR and Tunisia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects the full contingent of his World Cup players to be in training next week before the new Scottish Premiership season kicks-off. Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney and Tunisia winger Sebastian Tounekti both started in Saturday's 2-2 friendly draw with AC Milan.
Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams – here’s a full rundownSabri Lamouchi Appointed on 14 January to succeed Sami Trabelsi after Tunisia lost on penalties to Mali in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. Sacked after Tunisia lost 5-1 to Sweden in their opening group match. Said after the game: “We have our pride. We need to react.” The Tunisian FA said: “The Federation Tunisienne de Football announces the termination of its contractual relationship with head coach Sabri Lamouchi by mutual agreement and wishes him every success in his future professional endeavours.” Continue reading...
The Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation's ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. There is no room for a slip-up; survival is the only option. As England and DR Congo step into the unforgiving crucible of the Round of 32, the weight of history hangs heavily over the pitch. The Three Lions must conquer a fearless opponent ready to fight for their nation’s ultimate glory, with the victor poised to permanently alter the landscape of the 2026 World Cup bracket. The match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta brings together two teams arriving from very different paths. England finished top of Group L with seven points, while DR Congo reached the knockout stage as the highest-ranked third-place team, making this one of the most intriguing elimination matches of the tournament. England progressed from the group stage without producing completely dominant performances, but Thomas Tuchel’s side still found the results needed to finish first. The Three Lions defeated Croatia and Panama before securing a draw against Ghana, with their final group match seeing Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham step up to seal a 2-0 victory. The biggest positive has been the ability of its elite players to decide important moments. HarryKane became England’s all-time leading World Cup scorer, while Jude Bellingham continues to be one of the team’s most influential players in midfield. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.England32-1-0+47Advanced2.Croatia32-0-106Advanced3.Ghana31-1-104Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Panama30-0-3-40Eliminated Tuchel has also built an impressive competitive record since taking charge. The country has avoided defeat in Tuchel’s competitive matches, showing consistency even when the performances have not always convinced supporters. DR Congo arrives with historic momentum DR Congo enters the match carrying the confidence of a nation experiencing a special moment. The Leopards are competing in their first World Cup knockout stage after previously appearing at the tournament as Zaire in 1974 and exiting in the group phase. Their journey has been built on resilience. After holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw and suffering a narrow defeat against Colombia, DR Congo produced a memorable comeback victory against Uzbekistan, winning 3-1 to secure qualification. PosTeamPlayedW-D-LGDPtsStatus1.Colombia32-1-0+37Advanced2.Portugal31-2-0+55Advanced3.DR Congo31-1-1+14Advanced (Best 3rd)4.Uzbekistan30-0-3-90Eliminated Coach Sebastien Desabre has transformed the team into a disciplined and difficult opponent. The Leopards often rely on a defensive structure with five defenders and look to attack quickly through their talented forwards. What happens if England wins and DR Congo loses? An England victory would send the Three Lions into the Round of 16 to face Mexico. The result would keep Tuchel’s team alive in a difficult section of the tournament, where potential future opponents include some of the biggest names. Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates scoring a brace vs Croatia. England would remain on course for a possible deep run, but the path would become extremely demanding. A quarter-final meeting with Brazil and a potential semi-final clash against another elite contender could await if England continues progressing. The main challenge would be maintaining consistency. England has the individual quality to defeat any opponent, but the knockout stage punishes small mistakes. What happens if DR Congo wins and England loses? A DR Congo victory would become one of the greatest results in the nation’s soccer history. The Leopards would replace England in the Round of 16 and continue their remarkable first-ever knockout campaign. Cedric Bakambu #17 and Gedeon Kalulu #24 of Congo DR. The upset would completely change the tournament landscape. England’s elimination would remove one of the favourites from the bracket and open opportunities for other teams hoping to re
With their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread, a single performance will dictate the final standings, offering both nations one last, desperate chance to grasp a historic triumph before the final whistle. It all comes down to this. As DR Congo and Uzbekistan face off in their Group K finale, both teams know their 2026 World Cup survival hinges on 90 crucial minutes. With their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread, a single performance will dictate the final standings, offering both nations one last, desperate chance to grasp a historic triumph before the final whistle. The Congolese earned a valuable 1-1 draw against Portugal in its opening match before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat against Colombia, while Uzbekistan lost 3-1 to Colombia and then suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat against Portugal. It enters the final matchday with one point and everything to play for. Sebastien Desabre’s side showed impressive resilience against two of the strongest teams in Group K, especially in the opening match when it held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a draw. Yoane Wissa became the national team’s hero in that match after scoring the equalizer, giving DR Congo its first-ever World Cup point. The forward remained the biggest attacking threat for the Leopards, alongside experienced striker Cedric Bakambu. PositionTeamW-D-LGDPTS1.Colombia2-0-0+362.Portugal1-1-0+543.DR Congo0-1-1-114.Uzbekistan0-0-2-70 On the other hand, Uzbekistan arrives at the match already facing elimination pressure after two difficult losses. The national team showed promise in its World Cup debut against Colombia, but could not maintain that level before Portugal exposed its defensive weaknesses in a 5-0 defeat. Fabio Cannavaro’s side had already made history by reaching its first-ever World Cup, but the final group match represented a chance to leave a positive impression. What happens if DR Congo wins and Uzbekistan loses? A DR Congo victory would completely change the Group K picture. The Leopards would move to four points and secure third place in the group, putting them in a strong position to advance to the knockout stage. The result would eliminate Uzbekistan from the tournament and leave DR Congo waiting for confirmation from the other groups. Under the expanded 2026 World Cup format, the eight best third-placed teams advance, meaning four points would give DR Congo a realistic chance of progressing. Yoane Wissa #20 of Congo DR celebrates scoring There would even be a little possibility of DR Congo finishing second if Portugal suffered a heavy defeat against Colombia and the goal difference swung dramatically. However, the most realistic outcome would be third place and a potential knockout qualification. For Portugal, a DR Congo win would create extra pressure. If Portugal lost to Colombia, both teams would finish on four points, although Portugal’s much stronger goal difference would likely protect Roberto Martínez’s side. What happens if DR Congo draws vs Uzbekistan? A draw would leave DR Congo on two points and Uzbekistan on one point. The Leopards would finish above Uzbekistan but would almost certainly miss out on qualification because two points are unlikely to be enough among the best third-place teams. For Uzbekistan, the result would confirm elimination at the bottom of Group K. The national team would finish its first World Cup appearance without a victory but with valuable experience gained against elite opponents. Chancel Mbemba of DR Congo. The draw would also help Portugal. A point shared between DR Congo and Uzbekistan would guarantee that Portugal advances to the knockout stage regardless of its own result against Colombia. For DR Congo, however, it would feel like a missed opportunity after competing so well against stronger opponents. The national team’s defensive discipline earned praise, but it needed a victory to turn strong performances into history. What happens if Uzbekistan wins and DR Congo loses? An Uzbekistan victory would create one
The Netherlands claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their Group F top spot. The Dutch struck early through an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri and Brian Brobbey's clinical finish, before JP van Hecke added a third to seal the victory. Tunisia's Hamza Mastouri pulled one back, but it proved merely a consolation as the Oranje cruised to victory. The Netherlands will take on Morocco in their Round of 32 encounter.
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