The Democratic Republic of Congo has successfully secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff. The decisive match took place in Mexico, where both teams fought hard for a ticket to the prestigious global tournament.
Regular time ended without any goals, forcing the match into extra time. In the 101st minute, Axel Tuanzebe became the hero for the African side by scoring the only goal of the game. This crucial strike was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for DR Congo and eliminate Jamaica from the competition.
With this hard-fought win, DR Congo advances to the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. They have been placed in a highly competitive quartet alongside the national teams of Uzbekistan, Portugal, and Colombia. Football fans in Uzbekistan will now look forward to facing the newly qualified African squad on the world stage.
The starting lineup for DR Congo featured notable players including Mpasi-Nzau, Wan-Bissaka, Mbemba, Tuanzebe, Masuaku, Elia, Sadiki, Moutoussami, Mbuku, Bakambu, and Wissa. Their solid defensive performance and timely attacking breakthrough ensured their progression to the main tournament.
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