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·1 April 2026

DR Congo back at the World Cup after 50 years, in for 2026

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They beat Jamaica 1-0 in extra time to claim one of the last spots. They will be in a group with Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo qualified for the World Cup by beating Jamaica 1-0 in the final of the intercontinental playoff, played in Mexico. The goal came in extra time, courtesy of Axel Tuanzebe, and secured one of the last remaining spots for the World Cup.

The team coached by Sébastien Desabre sealed its return to a World Cup after 50 years. Its only previous appearance had been in West Germany 1974, when it competed as Zaire. At the World Cup, it will be part of Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.

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Their debut will be against Portugal on June 17 in Houston, then they will face Colombia on the 23rd in Zapopan and close the group stage against Uzbekistan in Atlanta.

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