Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a public holiday to celebrate its national football team's qualification for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. The team's victory over Jamaica in a play-off match earned them a spot in the tournament. Their first World Cup match will be against Portugal in Houston, USA.
Key Facts
- DR Congo declared a public holiday after qualifying for the World Cup.
- The national football team won against Jamaica with Axel Tuanzebe scoring the decisive goal.
- This is DR Congo's first World Cup qualification since 1974, when it was known as Zaire.
- Celebrations erupted in the capital, Kinshasa, with fans expressing national pride.
- DR Congo will face Portugal first, followed by matches against Colombia and Uzbekistan.
- The 2026 World Cup is hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
- DR Congo is one of ten African countries to qualify for the World Cup finals this year.
