Wissa fires DR Congo into last 32 and a date with England

DR Congo make history, will face England in last 32

Your team did it. DR Congo 3–1 Uzbekistan on Saturday, and the Leopards are through to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time ever (1) (3) (8).

Uzbekistan struck first, Eldor Shomurodov scored early, but DR Congo did not fold. Yoane Wissa led the comeback, and Fiston Mayele added the third to seal it (1) (8).

Nine African nations have reached the second round, five of them first-timers including your team (13).

England 2–0 Panama, the path is set

England did just enough against Panama on Saturday, labouring to a 2–0 win (2). That sets up a last-32 meeting: DR Congo against England.

The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer (4).

Wissa: the man who refused to lose

Portuguese paper A Bola called it plainly in their headline: Wissa is synonymous with qualification for DR Congo (5). After Shomurodov's opener, Wissa dragged your team back into the match.

SAPO wrote that for Wissa, no battle is ever lost (6).

Colombia top Group K after Portugal stalemate

Colombia 0–0 Portugal in the other Group K match (14). Colombia win the group. DR Congo advance as one of the best third-placed teams, alongside Ghana, Senegal, and others (11).

The point earned against Portugal in the opener was the difference.

Fan reactions

Fans are buzzing, Wissa's name is everywhere. The match thread lit up as the comeback unfolded, with supporters calling it the moment of the group stage. Join the conversation on Reddit.