With the World Cup now in its final week and African representation at an end, it is time to reflect on who the best players from the continent were at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the US.

Making the continent proud: Africa's best players at the 2026 World Cup

England striker Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to see England through to the last 16 at the World Cup, but it was a rescue act as they overcame a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in Atlanta on Wednesday.

DR Congo ratings against England

Thomas Tuchel said England had defied the ghosts of previous major tournament disappointments by coming from behind to avoid a shock World Cup elimination at the hands of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

England refused to accept defeat in 'beautiful' DR Congo win, says Tuchel

England produced a late comeback as they fought back from an early goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Kane rescues England with late brace

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham produced the magic to carry England through to the World Cup knockout stages, but questions remain over the balance of Thomas Tuchel's squad.

Tuchel defensive headache as England ready for DR Congo clash

The Democratic Republic of Congo became the latest underdogs to roar at the World Cup on Saturday, battling into the knockout rounds for the first time as Iran's rollercoaster campaign ended in elimination.

FIFA WORLD CUP WRAP: DR Congo advance but Iran out as wild  group stage wraps

Yoane Wissa dedicated his goals that sent the Democratic Republic of Congo into the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time to those suffering back home from a humanitarian crisis caused by war.

Wissa proud to deliver World Cup joy to war-torn DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first-ever World Cup point gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.

Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre

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