DR Congo U15s beat Oman to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

DR Congo’s Leopardeaux have reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U15 World Cup 2026 after a 2-0 victory over Oman in the last 16 of Level D in Azerbaijan.

The result keeps alive an impressive run for the young Congolese players, who have shown technical quality and composure throughout the tournament.

The national Under-15 side controlled the match with confidence and secured a convincing win, officially booking their place in the last eight. Their progress also underlines the growing strength of a promising generation of players representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the world stage.

The Leopardeaux will not have long to celebrate, with Somalia awaiting them in the quarter-finals.

They will now compete for a place in the semi-finals as they look to continue their historic campaign at the FIFA U15 World Cup 2026 and further raise the profile of Congolese football.

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