Buy DR Congo World Cup 2026 tickets on 1BoxOffice and compare verified Group K listings for DR Congo vs Portugal, DR Congo vs Colombia and DR Congo vs Uzbekistan before choosing your preferred venue, category and delivery option. The Leopards return to the senior global stage for the first time since the 1974 Zaire campaign, bringing a rare generation-defining moment for Congolese supporters across Kinshasa, Brussels, London, Paris and the wider diaspora.
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Sebastien Desabre took charge in 2022 and has rebuilt DR Congo around a disciplined defensive block, a senior spine led by Chancel Mbemba and a forward line with Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa and Meschack Elia offering a direct counter-attacking threat. The qualification route was long and tense: DR Congo finished runners-up to Senegal in CAF Group B, then beat Cameroon and Nigeria in the CAF play-offs before a 1-0 extra-time win over Jamaica in Guadalajara on 31 March 2026 sent them into the World Cup 2026 finals. Axel Tuanzebe's near-post header ended a 52-year wait and confirmed DR Congo's second appearance at the tournament.
Below is the complete fixture list with venues, kick-off times and links to each match page. Every order placed with 1BoxOffice sits inside the marketplace's buyer-protection framework, with listing clarity, secure checkout and order tracking explained alongside the eight-step buying process further down.
DR Congo play three group-stage matches across two host countries, opening at NRG Stadium in Houston, then crossing the border to Guadalajara, then returning to the United States for a closing fixture in Atlanta. The Guadalajara venue is now a familiar setting for the Leopards after the inter-confederation play-off final, while the Atlanta closer gives DR Congo a dome setting for a match that could decide whether a Round of 32 route stays alive.
| Date | Match | Kick-off (local) | Venue | City | Match number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | Portugal vs DR Congo | 12:00 | NRG Stadium | Houston | Match 23 |
| 23 June 2026 | Colombia vs DR Congo | 20:00 | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Match 48 |
| 27 June 2026 | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | 19:30 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | Match 72 |
The Houston opener is a midday kick-off in NRG Stadium's air-conditioned bowl, a meaningful concession to a Texas June where outside temperatures climb above 35 degrees. The Guadalajara middle fixture is a late-evening assignment at altitude, and the Atlanta closer is a mid-evening dome match that often becomes the decisive game in a tight three-way Group K race for the runners-up spot behind Portugal.
Group K is shaped by one heavy favourite and three sides separated by narrow margins. Portugal seeded into Pot 1, Colombia into Pot 2, DR Congo via the intercontinental play-off route, and Uzbekistan as a Pot 4 debutant. The competitive question is whether DR Congo can take points off Colombia and Uzbekistan in a group where any non-Portugal side is realistically chasing second place.
Roberto Martinez's Portugal arrive as Group K's clear top seed, with Cristiano Ronaldo entering his sixth and final World Cup at 41, supported by Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias and the emerging generation of Joao Neves and Vitinha. Portugal won UEFA Group F unbeaten and lifted the Nations League in 2025, beating Spain on penalties in Munich. The Houston opener is the most-watched fixture of DR Congo's tournament, and Desabre's defensive blueprint will be tested by one of the deepest midfield rotations at the tournament. Portugal is widely backed for a quarter-final ceiling at minimum.
Nestor Lorenzo's Colombia are CONMEBOL's third-place finisher and 2024 Copa America runners-up to Argentina, with Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz the marquee attacker and James Rodriguez still providing the creative reference point in the final third. Colombia combine pace on the left, experience through Davinson Sanchez and Yerry Mina, and a midfield capable of keeping possession for long spells. The Guadalajara fixture against DR Congo projects as the most evenly matched assignment of the group and is widely viewed as the swing fixture for second place behind Portugal.
Fabio Cannavaro's Uzbekistan are one of four debutants at this tournament, qualifying directly from the AFC route before appointing the Italian World Cup winner to lead the final preparation phase. Eldor Shomurodov remains the headline name, supported by a generation that has developed through strong Asian age-group tournament cycles. Uzbekistan have enough tactical maturity to make the Atlanta closer uncomfortable, and that match is the projected decider for any Round of 32 ambitions DR Congo carries into matchday three.
Three venues across two host countries mean DR Congo supporters need to plan for a border crossing inside the group window. The first and third assignments are in the United States, the middle assignment in Mexico, and US travel requires correct visa or ESTA documentation depending on the supporter's nationality.
DR Congo open their tournament at NRG Stadium, the home of NFL side the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The retractable-roof venue holds approximately 72,220 for football and is fully climate-controlled, which matters at a noon June kick-off where outside temperatures push past 35 degrees. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the regional hub, with extensive direct flights from Europe and onward connections from Latin America and the Gulf. Matchday transport relies on the METRORail Red Line, which deposits supporters at Reliant Park station within a five-minute walk of the gates. Houston has a broad African diaspora and enough central hospitality districts for travelling Leopards supporters to gather before the opener, but buyers should follow confirmed supporter-club updates rather than relying on informal meet-up claims.
The matchday-two trip takes DR Congo back to Estadio Akron, the venue of the 31 March 2026 intercontinental play-off victory against Jamaica that confirmed qualification. Home of Liga MX side Chivas, the stadium holds approximately 49,000 in tournament configuration, sits 1,560 metres above sea level and features the distinctive grass-covered exterior berm. Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) connects to European hubs via Mexico City or Houston, and local matchday transport relies on Macrobus and ride-hailing rather than rail. Average June temperatures sit around 20 degrees overnight, the rainy season has begun, and the 20:00 local kick-off should land in mild conditions inside an open-air bowl that DR Congo players already know well.
The closing group fixture takes DR Congo to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of NFL side the Atlanta Falcons and MLS champions Atlanta United. The retractable-roof venue holds approximately 71,000 for football and is climate-controlled. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest in the world by passenger traffic, with extensive European and Latin American connectivity, and the MARTA Red and Gold lines connect the airport directly to the GWCC/CNN Center stop, a five-minute walk from the stadium. Atlanta has an active African diaspora and a busy downtown events corridor around the stadium, giving travelling DR Congo supporters clear options for pre-match gathering without depending on a single named meet-up point. The 19:30 kick-off lands well inside Atlanta's evening commercial window.
World Cup 2026 tickets are sold in five tiers: a hospitality tier above four numbered categories. Category 1 sits in the prime central sections of the lower and main bowl with premium sightlines onto the halfway line. Category 2 runs along the sides toward the corner flags. Category 3 covers behind-goal lower bowl and side upper-bowl seating. Category 4 is the largest allocation, occupying upper-tier corner and behind-goal sections, and is the entry-level option. Category pricing varies match by match and is driven by venue, opponent, demand and resale dynamics; ranges below are indicative only and reflect DR Congo group-stage fixtures, with the Portugal opener carrying the highest premium because of Cristiano Ronaldo's draw.
| Category | Location | Typical features | Expected range for DR Congo group matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | Premium hospitality lounges with stadium access | Pre-match dining, host stadium tour, padded seating, premium bar, host transport included on selected packages | Approximately £1,800 to £6,500+ per person |
| Category 1 | Centre lower bowl, halfway line | Premium sightlines, closest to player tunnel and benches, padded seating in some sections | Approximately £450 to £1,600 |
| Category 2 | Side stands toward corners | Strong elevated views, lower-tier and main-tier mix, ideal for tactical viewing | Approximately £280 to £950 |
| Category 3 | Behind goals lower, upper-bowl sides | Atmospheric end stands, mid-elevation, excellent for fan-zone style support | Approximately £170 to £600 |
| Category 4 | Upper-tier corners and behind goals | Highest elevation, panoramic tactical view, the most affordable entry point | Approximately £100 to £380 |
Hospitality packages cover all three DR Congo group fixtures, with the Houston opener against Portugal carrying the heaviest premium because of the Cristiano Ronaldo draw. Buyers can expect premium seating, lounge access, food and beverage service, dedicated entry routes and higher service levels than standard categories, although exact inclusions vary by venue and listing. NRG Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium have mature club-level infrastructure, while Estadio Akron offers a more compact hospitality footprint. Always check the listing notes before checkout, especially for lounge access timing, catering, collection requirements and whether the package is sold per person or as part of a suite allocation.
The path to a confirmed seat at a DR Congo group fixture runs through a clear sequence of decisions: pick the match, pick the category, lock the seat, then plan travel. The eight steps below mirror how 1BoxOffice processes a typical order from selection through to delivery.
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Choose your fixture
Choose your fixture from the three DR Congo group matches above. The Houston opener against Portugal is the most expensive; the Guadalajara middle fixture against Colombia is the most evenly priced; the Atlanta closer against Uzbekistan is the most accessible price-wise but may carry knockout-round implications.
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Review seating categories
Select your seating category from Hospitality through Category 4 using the venue-specific seating map on each match page. Pay attention to away-end alignment if you want to sit in the DR Congo supporter section rather than mixed seating.
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Select ticket quantity
Confirm the number of tickets you need. Most categories support up to four seats per booking, and adjacent seating is guaranteed where listed in the same row of the seating map.
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Check the total price
Add the seats to your order and review the total in your preferred currency. The cart converts on the fly between GBP, EUR, USD, AED and SAR and reflects current FX rates at checkout.
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Sign in or create an account using a valid email address and your full travel name. Use consistent order details so confirmation, support and delivery messages are easy to match to your booking.
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Complete payment
Complete payment using a major credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or supported alternative methods. All transactions are processed via PCI-compliant payment processors with 3D Secure authentication where required.
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Review delivery details
Receive an order-confirmation email within minutes, followed by a payment receipt and a delivery-method confirmation. World Cup 2026 delivery is expected to be heavily mobile-led, but the exact delivery method, timing and any app requirements should always be checked on the listing before payment.
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Track your order
Track delivery progress on the track order page using the order reference. Delivery and transfer instructions are shared through the order flow, and buyers should keep checking the track-order page as the fixture approaches.
DR Congo's qualification campaign ran across CAF Group B, the four-team CAF play-off and the inter-confederation play-off in March 2026. Senegal won the group on 24 points, while the Leopards finished second on 22 points and moved into the African play-off route. From there, Desabre's side beat Cameroon in the semi-final, defeated Nigeria on penalties in the CAF play-off final and then won a seeded inter-confederation decider against Jamaica in Guadalajara to confirm their place at the finals.
| Date | Fixture | Result | Key detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2025 | DR Congo vs South Sudan | 1-0 win | Narrow home win that helped the Leopards stay in the CAF Group B race. |
| 5 June 2025 | Senegal vs DR Congo | 1-1 draw | Away point in Dakar kept pressure on the eventual group winners. |
| 9 June 2025 | DR Congo vs Mauritania | 2-0 win | Composed home victory in Kinshasa as the runners-up route remained alive. |
| 5 September 2025 | Togo vs DR Congo | 0-1 win | Away win in Lome that protected DR Congo's play-off position. |
| 9 September 2025 | DR Congo vs Senegal | 2-3 loss | Home defeat that left Senegal in control of the automatic qualification race. |
| 13 November 2025 | DR Congo vs Cameroon (CAF play-off semi-final) | 1-0 win | Stoppage-time Chancel Mbemba winner from a corner in Rabat. |
| 16 November 2025 | DR Congo vs Nigeria (CAF play-off final) | 1-1, 4-3 on penalties | Meschack Elia equalised before Mbemba converted the decisive kick. |
| 31 March 2026 | DR Congo vs Jamaica | 1-0 after extra time | Axel Tuanzebe scored the extra-time winner at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. |
The defining moments are the Rabat double in November and the Guadalajara extra-time finale. Mbemba's late winner against Cameroon kept the campaign alive, the penalty shootout against Nigeria carried DR Congo into the inter-confederation pathway, and Tuanzebe's near-post header against Jamaica placed the Leopards back on the World Cup stage for the first time since 1974. That run gives the squad a rare tournament rhythm before the Group K opener and explains why DR Congo supporters will see the 2026 finals as more than a three-match trip.
Desabre's preliminary 30-man pool is built around a Premier League-tested back four, a senior defensive leader in Mbemba and a forward line led by Bakambu, Wissa and Meschack Elia. The final 26-man squad announcement is expected late in May 2026, and we will refresh this section as confirmations land.
The 31-year-old Lille centre-back is one of DR Congo's senior defensive leaders and has passed the 100-cap mark for the Leopards. Mbemba arrived in Ligue 1 after his Marseille spell and remains the organiser in Desabre's back line, the player most trusted to command the defensive line and attack set pieces. His stoppage-time goal against Cameroon and decisive penalty against Nigeria made him central to the qualification story. He brings the experience of several AFCON campaigns, European club football and a long international cycle that has finally ended in World Cup qualification.
The 35-year-old centre-forward is DR Congo's most experienced attacking reference and one of the most travelled forwards in the international game, with spells in France, Spain, Turkey, China and Greece across a long senior career. Bakambu gives Desabre a penalty-box focal point, hold-up ability and calm finishing when DR Congo need to turn pressure into territory. He remains a central figure in the dressing room and a realistic starter when the Leopards need a more traditional No. 9. At this stage of his career, 2026 is his clearest and likely only World Cup window.
The 28-year-old West Ham right-back is DR Congo's most recognisable name to fans of the Premier League after switching international allegiance from England in 2024. Wan-Bissaka arrived at the London Stadium from Manchester United in the summer of 2024 and has remained a regular under West Ham's two managers since, recognised as one of the division's strongest one-on-one defenders. His addition to the Congolese squad transformed the right-back position from a CAF-qualifying weakness into a tournament-grade asset, and his recovery pace is the only realistic answer to Portugal's wide-attacker rotation in the opening fixture.
The 29-year-old Newcastle United forward is DR Congo's most prominent Premier League attacker and a key wide-front-three option in Desabre's 4-3-3. Wissa joined Newcastle from Brentford in September 2025 and brings direct running, pressing work and finishing from the right or central channel. His ability to carry the ball under pressure complements Bakambu's centre-forward profile, while his Premier League experience gives DR Congo a player comfortable against the pace and physicality that Portugal and Colombia can bring.
The 28-year-old defender will forever be associated with the near-post header in extra time at Estadio Akron that secured DR Congo's qualification against Jamaica. Tuanzebe came through Manchester United's academy and has built a senior career across English football, giving Desabre valuable cover at centre-back and right-back. His goal in Guadalajara had enormous symbolic weight: a defender deciding a 52-year wait in the final play-off game. He enters the tournament as a practical defensive option and a permanent part of the qualification story.
Beyond the senior names, DR Congo carries a meaningful crop of younger and mid-career options who can help Desabre manage minutes across the group stage. Noah Sadiki has been integrated as a technical midfield option, while Meschack Elia brings pace, direct running and the confidence of scoring in the Nigeria play-off final. The domestic pathway from Mazembe, AS Vita Club and other Congolese academies remains important, but the immediate 2026 squad will be built around a Europe-based core with enough CAF experience to handle pressure. None of the younger players needs to carry the team alone, but their minutes could decide how fresh the senior spine looks by the Uzbekistan match.
Desabre arrived in 2022, having previously managed Wydad AC in Casablanca and the Uganda national team, and he has rebuilt DR Congo around an organised 4-3-3 shape that prioritises defensive structure ahead of attacking adventure. The first principle is the back four protected by a holding midfielder, with Mbemba and his partner playing a relatively low line and full-backs Wan-Bissaka and the left-sided alternative tucked inside on opposition possession. The second principle is direct verticality on transition, asking Bakambu to occupy the centre-back and the wide forwards Wissa and Elia to hit the channels.
In tournament football, the Desabre approach suits a side that defends in numbers and attacks at speed. The Houston opener against Portugal is a study in the limits of the approach: Portugal's midfield rotation will press DR Congo into deeper-than-usual blocks, and the answer is to pick moments to break with three on three. The Guadalajara fixture against Colombia projects as the swing assignment, where DR Congo's direct verticality could expose Colombian centre-backs caught between Diaz, Wissa and Bakambu in transition. Atlanta against Uzbekistan is the matchday-three knockout-round decider, where the Desabre blueprint of patient defending and quick switches is at its most settled.
DR Congo's senior World Cup history is short and historically loaded. The 1974 finals appearance came as Zaire under President Mobutu Sese Seko, with the squad coached by Yugoslav Blagoje Vidinic and led on the pitch by goalkeeper Mwamba Kazadi and forward Ndaye Mulamba. Zaire became the first sub-Saharan African nation to qualify for a senior World Cup, and the campaign in West Germany ended at the group stage with three defeats: 0-2 to Scotland, 0-9 to Yugoslavia, and 0-3 to defending champions Brazil.
The 9-0 defeat to Yugoslavia at the Parkstadion in Gelsenkirchen remains the heaviest loss in any World Cup finals match by an African side and produced the famous Mwepu Ilunga free-kick incident, where the right-back booted the ball away before Brazil could take a free-kick, drawing a yellow card and a place in tournament folklore. The political context of the Mobutu regime hangs over the 1974 campaign and continues to shape Congolese football's relationship with the global tournament.
Between 1974 and 2026, the senior side made multiple AFCON appearances (winning the title in 1968 as Congo-Kinshasa and again in 1974 as Zaire) but did not qualify for another World Cup finals. The intervening period covered the 1997 transition from Zaire to the Democratic Republic of Congo, decades of political instability and a domestic football infrastructure rebuild that culminated in the 2017 establishment of a centralised national team-camp model under successive coaches. Desabre's appointment in 2022 was the long-tail consequence of that rebuild.
The 2026 qualification, therefore, carries weight beyond Group K. For Mbemba, Bakambu and the senior-experience cohort, it is the culmination of a decade-plus of CAF tournament football. For Desabre, it is the tournament that vindicates a four-year project. And for Congolese supporters at home and across the diaspora, it is the first chance since the Zaire generation to follow a national team into a finals tournament that defines a generation.
| Year | Host | Result | Defining moment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | West Germany | Group stage (as Zaire) | 0-9 v Yugoslavia in Gelsenkirchen; Mwepu Ilunga free-kick incident v Brazil |
| 2026 | USA, Mexico, Canada | Group K | First finals since 1974; Group K opener against Portugal at NRG Stadium |
The realistic ceiling for DR Congo at this World Cup is a Round of 16 appearance. A second-place finish in Group K behind Portugal would land the Leopards against the Group L winner in the last 16, projected to come from a deep European or South American side with a consistent recent-tournament record. A third-place finish remains viable if DR Congo finishes among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
The bookmakers' shortlist of contenders to lift the trophy on 19 July at MetLife Stadium is well-established. Brazil are arguably the most balanced contender, with Vinicius Junior and Endrick fronting an attack that found rhythm under Carlo Ancelotti. France are the European pick, with Kylian Mbappe at his peak and a midfield deepened by Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. England arrive under Thomas Tuchel with a generation that reached the EURO 2024 final and a defensive-minded reset that has tightened the back four. Argentina and Spain complete the top five.
For DR Congo, the relevant question is not whether they can win the trophy. It is whether they can take a result off Colombia in Guadalajara and then close out a positive performance against Uzbekistan in Atlanta. A Round of 16 appearance would represent the most successful Congolese tournament campaign in 52 years and would close the Mbemba-Bakambu chapter on a defining note.
The three-venue, two-country itinerary makes DR Congo supporters one of the more well-travelled fan bases at this World Cup. Border crossings, currency switching and venue-specific bag policies all need planning before departure from Kinshasa, Brussels, London or Paris.
Tournament organisers have confirmed designated fan festivals in each of the three host cities, with public viewing, live entertainment, food, sponsor activations and family programming. Houston's Fan Festival is planned for East Downtown, also known as EaDo, placing the main public gathering area close to the city's football district. In Guadalajara, the Fan Festival is planned for Plaza Liberación between the Cathedral and Teatro Degollado, giving visiting supporters a central meeting point before travelling to Estadio Akron. Atlanta's main Fan Festival is at Centennial Olympic Park, immediately beside the downtown stadium district and connected to MARTA stations serving Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
DR Congo passport-holders travelling to the United States need a valid US tourist visa secured well in advance of travel; the ESTA programme does not cover Congolese nationals. Mexico requires a valid passport and a tourist card (Forma Migratoria Multiple) issued either electronically or on arrival; visa requirements vary and should be checked through the Mexican consulate in Kinshasa or the relevant European embassy. Border-crossing time between Houston and Guadalajara, then Guadalajara back to Atlanta, is a significant consideration; at least one full day should be budgeted between fixtures to absorb delays. Accommodation in central Houston and central Atlanta should be booked at least three months in advance, and Guadalajara hotel inventory near Estadio Akron is more limited than the city's downtown supply.
For supporters building a follow-the-team route, the most practical rhythm is Houston first, Guadalajara second and Atlanta last, with flights booked to leave a full day either side of the Mexico border crossing. Keep passport, visa, accommodation and ticket-delivery emails in one accessible folder, because check-in desks and venue support teams may ask for different documents at different points. Families should also consider the noon Houston kick-off and late Guadalajara return journey when choosing hotels, since easy transport after the match can matter as much as the seat category itself.
1BoxOffice has operated as a global secondary marketplace for football tickets since 2006 and serves a customer base across the United Kingdom, the Gulf, North Africa and continental Europe. Every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee: if the seats fail to materialise as ordered, we refund 100% of the purchase price plus an additional 50% in compensation. Multi-currency checkout supports GBP, EUR, USD, AED, SAR and other regional currencies with live FX. Customer support is available in English and Arabic, with extended hours during major tournament windows. Inventory is verified at the listing stage and again on transfer to the buyer's mobile wallet, with venue-specific seating maps clarifying exactly where each Category-by-Category seat sits inside NRG Stadium, Estadio Akron and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For DR Congo supporters making a multi-leg trip across the United States and Mexico, the ability to consolidate three fixtures into one secure order is a meaningful operational advantage.
DR Congo play three Group K fixtures: Portugal on 17 June 2026 at NRG Stadium in Houston (12:00 local), Colombia on 23 June 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (20:00 local), and Uzbekistan on 27 June 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (19:30 local). Knockout-round matches require DR Congo to finish first or second in Group K, or to qualify as one of the eight best third-placed sides.
Browse the three DR Congo fixture pages above, choose your seating category, sign in or create an account, complete payment in your preferred currency, and confirm delivery to the World Cup 26 mobile app. Tickets transfer to your wallet in the final two weeks before each match. Most orders are completed within five minutes of payment confirmation.
Bakambu is expected to lead the DR Congo attack at the World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old centre-forward scored the winner against Cameroon in the November 2025 CAF play-off semi-final and finished CAF Group B as joint top scorer for the Leopards. The final 26-man squad announcement is expected in late May 2026, and 1BoxOffice will refresh fixture pages with confirmed availability when the squad list is published.
Indicative pricing for DR Congo group fixtures runs from approximately £100 in Category 4 to around £1,600 for Category 1 at the Houston opener against Portugal, with hospitality from approximately £1,800 upward. The 27 June Atlanta fixture against Uzbekistan is the most accessible price-wise, while the 17 June opener against Portugal commands the steepest premium across all categories because of Cristiano Ronaldo's draw.
Five tiers apply: Hospitality, Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 and Category 4. Category 1 covers the central halfway-line lower bowl. Category 2 runs along the sides. Category 3 covers the behind-goal lower bowl and side upper bowl. Category 4 is the upper-tier corner and behind-goal entry-level option. Hospitality includes pre-match dining, lounge access and premium seating.
Yes. Hospitality inventory exists for all three DR Congo group fixtures. The most expensive is the 17 June Houston opener against Portugal, where premium suites and field-level club seats reach the upper end of the price band because of the Cristiano Ronaldo draw. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and NRG Stadium in Houston both offer mature NFL-standard hospitality with full-service dining; Estadio Akron's hospitality is more limited but provides good mid-tier value.
NRG Stadium in Houston holds approximately 72,220 with the retractable roof closed. Estadio Akron in Guadalajara holds approximately 49,000 in tournament configuration. Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta holds approximately 71,000 with the retractable roof closed. The Houston opener against Portugal is therefore the highest-capacity assignment in DR Congo's group stage.
DR Congo passport-holders travelling to the United States need a tourist visa secured in advance; ESTA is not available for Congolese nationals. Travel to Mexico typically requires a tourist card (Forma Migratoria Multiple) plus visa documentation, depending on the point of departure. Allow at least eight weeks for US visa processing and confirm passport validity covers the full trip plus a buffer of six months beyond.
World Cup 2026 delivery is expected to be heavily mobile-led, and each listing should state the delivery method before checkout. After payment confirmation, an order receipt arrives within minutes, and later delivery messages explain how the ticket transfer will work. Buyers should keep the same email address and mobile number active throughout the order process, because delivery instructions are tied to the booking record.
Yes. The primary-sale ballot is one of several routes to a confirmed seat, and unsuccessful applicants can secure tickets through verified secondary marketplaces, including 1BoxOffice. Inventory comes from confirmed primary-sale buyers with surplus seats, hospitality re-allocations and federation allocations released to the secondary market. Prices reflect demand and may sit above the primary-sale face value.
There is no formal minimum age requirement for World Cup 2026 fixtures, although infants under 24 months at all venues require a separate ticket if they are to occupy a seat. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Photo ID may be requested at the gate to verify the named ticket-holder, and parents are advised to bring a passport or national ID for older children.
The 150% guarantee covers the rare scenarios where a confirmed ticket fails to materialise as ordered. In those situations, 1BoxOffice refunds the full purchase price plus an additional 50% as compensation. The guarantee applies automatically to every order placed and reflects the company's underwriting of the inventory verification process from listing through delivery.
Ticket transfer and resale rules depend on the final delivery method, seller terms and tournament restrictions for that fixture. If you need to resell a confirmed ticket, the 1BoxOffice ticket transfer service can help you list it with the relevant details and buyer-protection notes. Plan any resale well before matchday because late transfer windows can be restrictive.
Bring a valid passport or national photo ID, plus a stored copy of the order confirmation and any delivery email. Venue staff may ask for identification, especially for hospitality or high-demand fixtures, so travelling supporters should keep documents accessible. Children should also carry a passport or national ID where possible, particularly on a two-country itinerary involving the United States and Mexico.
The earlier the better. Inventory tightens fastest for Category 1 and Hospitality on the 17 June Houston opener against Portugal because of the Cristiano Ronaldo draw. Mid-tier categories at the Guadalajara and Atlanta fixtures remain more accessible into the final month before the tournament, but pricing typically rises from late April onward as tournament fever builds and hotel-package travellers commit.
Yes. The cart supports cross-fixture bookings, allowing supporters following the side across all three group matches to consolidate purchases into a single transaction with one confirmation, one delivery point and one customer-support touchpoint. Multi-fixture orders are common from European travellers planning a two-week trip across Houston, Guadalajara and Atlanta.
1BoxOffice accepts payment in GBP, EUR, USD, AED, SAR and several other major currencies, with live FX conversion at checkout. Card payments are processed in the displayed currency without the buyer's bank applying additional FX margins where the card supports the listed currency. Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported on mobile checkout.
Confirmed orders for World Cup 2026 fixtures are not freely cancellable once payment is processed, reflecting tournament-organiser primary-sale rules that cascade to secondary marketplaces. Changes to the named ticket-holder are possible in some scenarios via customer support before the mobile-transfer window opens. Read the per-order terms displayed at checkout for the specific fixture before confirming payment.
Tournament organisers retain the right to postpone or relocate matches in response to weather, security or operational issues. In the rare scenario where a DR Congo group fixture is rescheduled, existing tickets remain valid for the new date. Where a match is cancelled outright with no rescheduled date, refunds are processed automatically against the original payment method within standard processing windows.
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome at DR Congo fixtures, with a separate ticket required for any child occupying a seat. Family-friendly sections exist at all three venues, and venue-specific guides for stroller storage, infant-feeding facilities and family bathrooms are published on each match page. For more detail consult the full FAQ covering family travel.
Beyond Group K, World Cup 2026 features 41 further national teams across 11 groups. Browse the qualified-nation pages below for fixtures, opponents, venues and pricing.
All 16 host venues across the United States, Mexico and Canada have dedicated ticket pages covering every match they host.
Each host stadium has an interactive seating plan on 1BoxOffice with category colour coding, section numbering and row-by-row viewing angles.
Sources checked: tournament organisers' match schedule, format, stadium and fan-festival pages; CAF qualifying and play-off records; Reuters coverage of the Cameroon, Nigeria and Jamaica play-off matches; ESPN match data; DR Congo federation updates; venue operators and 1BoxOffice World Cup, register and track-order guidance.
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