SpainOn July 2, 2026, Cedrick Bakambu, a former forward for Real Betis, was omitted from the starting lineup for the DR Congo national team in their Round of 16 match against England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game ended with a 2-1 victory for England, marking the end of DR Congo's campaign in the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Bakambu had played in all three group stage matches for DR Congo but was replaced by Cipenga, who scored the decisive goal against England.
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