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2026 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo and DR Congo

Why FIFA uses 'COD' as DR Congo's official abbreviation at the 2026 World Cup

As DR Congo returns to the FIFA World Cup stage, many fans are noticing the unusual "COD" abbreviation on scoreboards and standings. The answer lies in FIFA's official country-code system. The abbreviation COD is used for the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup because it stands for “Congo-Kinshasa”,

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks all-time World Cup record one second into Portugal vs DR Congo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been able to break another record in his career.

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Why is DR Congo COD? Explaining country code of team making return at World Cup 2026

Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.

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Where to watch the World Cup on Cape Cod

The FIFA World Cup is upon us. The highly-anticipated sports event runs Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, July 19. If you can't make it to any of the host cities to watch all the action in person, your next best bet on Cape Cod may be watching it at a local establishment.