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Congo Beats Jamaica 1-0 in Extra Time to Qualify for the World Cup
Axel Tuanzebe scored in the 100th minute as DR Congo earned its first World Cup berth since 1974, officials said.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, DR Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Final in Zapopan, Mexico, with former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe scoring in the 100th minute.
- DR Congo reached the final after winning a Confederation of African Football playoff, while Jamaica advanced by defeating New Caledonia; Congo seeks to end a drought dating to 1974 as Zaire.
- Tuanzebe, now playing for Burnley, bundled the ball over the line from a corner during extra time; the goal required a lengthy handball review before officials confirmed it.
- Qualification secures DR Congo's place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the nation's first tournament appearance since 1974 and ensuring 10 teams from Africa will compete.
- DR Congo joins Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, opening their World Cup campaign against Portugal on June 17 in Houston, followed by matches in Guadalajara and Atlanta.
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A classification for history. A game full of tensions and an almost agonic definition. And in the middle of the scene, an Argentine as protagonist. The selection of the Democratic Republic of the Congo held in the Guadalajara stadium of Mexico after beating by 1-0 Jaimaica and getting a historic place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, since the African group got the classification to the maximum date of football after 52 years of absence (they played …
The Leopards of Africa imposed themselves on the ‘Reggae Boyz’ at Akron Stadium in Guadalajara, with a goal from Axel Tuanzebe during the extended time
The intercontinental repechaje to the World Cup 2026 gave the penultimate ticket for the World Cup: Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Jamaica in a match held from the Akron Stadium in Guadalajara where the tournament is held in Mexico, the United States and Canada.The African team and the Caribbean group came to this duel with the aim of securing the world championship ticket.However, only one could have the glory and it will be DR Congo…
With a goal in the extension, the Democratic Republic of the Congo surpassed Jamaica on Tuesday 1-0 and became the penultimate selection to the World Cup to be held this summer.
The Leopards joined World Group K co-organized by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
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