The 2026 FIFA World Cup has gotten off to a flying start on the pitch. With so much happening every day, ESPN India attempts to pick out the one magical moment that defined the day's action. For Day 18,

Declan Rice is expected to be available to start England's World Cup last-32 tie with DR Congo on Wednesday. The key midfielder was rested for the 2-0 win over Panama after taking a heavy blow to the calf in the goalless draw with Ghana last Tuesday.

Africa had a historic 10 nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup. After Congo's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan and Algeria's stunning 3-3 draw against Austria on Saturday night, nine are headed to the knockout stage.

Uzbekistan leads 1-0 over DR Congo after a glorious goal from Eldor Shomurodov in the 10th minute. Both teams need a win in order to stand a chance of advancing to the round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams,

Argentina secured their place in the knockout round after an impressive start to their World Cup campaign, winning their first matches against Algeria 3-0 and followed up with a 2-0 victory over Austria.

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