2026 World Cup: DR Congo Stopped by Colombia, England Struggles Against Ghana

In the 2026 World Cup, the DR Congo was hindered by Colombia, while England struggled against Ghana. This report follows the matches that took place on June 23, 2026, in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico.

Despite a confidence-boosting performance against Portugal in their opening match, the DR Congo faced a tough challenge against the Cafeteros. The Congolese players showed moments of promise but ultimately fell to a late goal by Daniel Muñoz. This marked a second victory for Colombia, who secured qualification for the next round. The DR Congo aimed to secure three points in their upcoming match against Uzbekistan on Sunday in Atlanta.

Meanwhile, in Group L, England's match against Ghana highlighted their struggles. Under the experienced Carlos Queiroz, the Black Stars kept pressure on the English side, who failed to create genuine scoring opportunities. England's Harry Kane missed a crucial chance in the 86th minute, raising questions about the Three Lions' performance. Ghana could have potentially earned one or two penalties during the match. Looking ahead, the Ghanaians will face Croatia, led by Luka Modric, on Saturday evening, following Croatia's recent victory over Panama.

On a different note, the Portugal team finally found their stride after an initial struggle. Cristiano Ronaldo, meeting expectations, scored twice, making him the first player to score in six different World Cups. This win reinstated the Portuguese team in Group K, effectively eliminating Uzbekistan from contention, leaving some players, like former Lens midfielder Abdulkodir Khusanov, emotional.

The overall tournament continues to evolve, and this report reflected on the latest matches involving significant teams, with discussions on the outlook for those still competing for a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.