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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first appearance in the tournament in 52 years.
- Decisive Match: The DRC secured their spot by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff final.
- Goalscorer: Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal in extra time.
- Historic Achievement: This is the first time the nation has reached the World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire.
2026 World Cup Outlook
- Group Placement: The DR Congo has been placed in Group K for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Group Opponents: They will face Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in the group stage.
Following the win, wild celebrations took place in the capital, Kinshasa. This victory makes the DRC one of the representatives for Africa in the expanded 2026 tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers