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Lionel Scaloni made nine changes to the line-up that beat Austria, but goals from Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Messi, who started on the bench, sealed a victory that sent a warning to Cape Verde, their opponents in the round of 32.
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Their first World Cup was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, but 52 years later Congo have made their mark on the tournament in the best way possible.
The victory ensured DR Congo finished third in Group K, behind Colombia and Portugal, and they will now stay in Atlanta and take on England on Wednesday.
“I’m tired, really,” Rezaeian said after the game. “We have to start, but I don’t know what’s going wrong with our football because I can't see any luck for my team. We deserve to win the game.”
England will play DR Congo in the Round of 32 after finishing first with seven points.
The final whistle was met by another huge roar from the 64,478 spectators, appreciation for the effort of the teams, not simply in appreciation of a spectacle, but for players who had run their hearts out in stifling conditions.
Lionel Messi's Argentina have already sealed top spot in Group J, but the world champions will look to complete a perfect group-stage campaign before turning their focus to the knockout rounds.
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
Algeria and Austria played out an incredible 3-3 draw in Kansas City on Saturday that ensured both teams qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds and eliminated Iran.Veteran forward Marko Arnautovic put the European side in front at Arrowhead Stadium but Rafik Belghali levelled shortly before hal...