Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in an intercontinental playoff final. Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal in extra time, which was confirmed after a review for a possible handball. This win allows DRC to join the World Cup group with Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.
Key Facts
- DRC won against Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Axel Tuanzebe scored the only goal in the first half of extra time.
- The goal was reviewed for a possible handball before being confirmed.
- The match took place at Estadio Guadalajara, one of the World Cup venues in Mexico.
- DRC's victory means Africa will have ten teams in the World Cup.
- DRC has previously reached the World Cup finals only once, in 1974 as Zaire.
- DRC will play against Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in the group stage.
- Jamaica previously played in the World Cup in 1998.
