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

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·1 aprile 2026

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

They beat Jamaica 1-0 in extra time and secured 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 after 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 sealed one of the last spots for the World Cup.

Axel Tuanzebe libère la RD Congo 🇨🇩 🔥 Les Léopards mènent 1-0 depuis la 103e minute. #RDCJAM
– martedì 31 marzo 2026

The team managed by Sébastien Desabre secured 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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The 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.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.