Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.

After Wan-Bissaka dealt admirably with Marcus Rashford on Wednesday, Nuno Espirito Santo will hope to see that form replicated in 2026-27

Sebastien Desabre's DR Congo are facing the Three Lions in the 2026 World Cup, during the tournament's Round of 32. Aged 49, Desabre has been manager of the national side since 2022, and took DR Congo to its first World Cup since 1974.

Heartbreak struck DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre after the World Cup loss to England

The goals were the fourth and fifth of the 2026 World Cup for the Bayern Munich striker. England's breakthrough came after DR Congo preserved a lead for almost 70 minutes. Brian Cipenga handed DR Congo a surprise lead in the seventh minute.

The ex-captain of DR Congo has spoken of his disappointment at his country's dramatic loss against England in the World Cup. Gabriel Zakuani, who now lives in Epsom, Surrey, could only watch as Thomas Tuchel's team snatched victory from the central African side in the dying minutes of Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called demonstrations in the capital and other cities on Wednesday to demand the resignation of the president, who it says is trying to cling on to power by changing the constitution.

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Declan Rice was dealing with "terrible pain" against Congo DR -- but the England midfielder has assured him he will be fine to face Mexico.