How to buy Congo 2026 World Cup tickets, group, opponents, schedule

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo has qualified for the 2026 World Cup for the first time in over 50 years.
• Congo secured its spot by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the playoff final.
• The team has been drawn into Group K and will face Portugal, Uzbekistan, and Colombia.
• Congo 2026 World Cup tickets are available now.

Democratic Republic of the Congo has advanced to the 2026 World Cup after defeating Jamaica during the World Cup qualifier finals.

Congo defeated Jamaica in the playoff final 1-0 in extra time at Estadio Akron in Mexico.

The game remained scoreless until the 100th minute when Axel Tuanzebe scored off a corner and that was all she wrote, Congo is going to the World Cup for the first time in more than 50 years.

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Congo advanced to the World Cup by defeating Nigeria 4-3 in November, before their win against Jamaica in the World Cup qualifier finals. Congo has also only qualified once before, back in 1974.

Here is everything you need to know about Congo in the 2026 World Cup and how to buy tickets.

Congo 2026 World Cup tickets

Now that Congo has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, it's time to secure your tickets.

2026 Congo World Cup tickets

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Congo World Cup Group, opponents

Congo was drawn into Group K along with the following teams:

• Portugal
• Uzbekistan
• Colombia

Congo World Cup game schedule

• June 17 - Congo vs. Portugal at noon ET in Houston - Shop tickets
• June 23 - Congo vs. Colombia at 9 p.m. ET in Zapopan, Mexico - Shop tickets
• June 27 - Congo vs. Uzbekistan at 7:30 p.m. ET in Atlanta - Shop tickets

Congo vs. Portugal World Cup date, location, tickets

• When: June 17
• Where: NRG Stadium at NRG Park in Houston
• Tickets: Starting at $837

Congo vs. Colombia World Cup date, location, tickets

• When: June 23
• Where: Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico
• Tickets: Starting at $726

Congo vs. Uzbekistan World Cup date, location, tickets

• When: June 27
• Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
• Tickets: Starting at $189

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is scheduled to take place between June 11 and July 19. The first game of the tournament will take place in Mexico, and the tournament will conclude with the Finals in New York City.

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The World Cup will be played in 16 different cities across North America, 11 of which are in the U.S. See below for a full list of host sites and their schedule of games.