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FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, person some hailed the Democratic Republic of Congo aft they qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Congolese edged Jamaica 1-0 successful their intercontinental playoff last connected Wednesday morning.
Axel Tuanzebe proved to beryllium the leader for the Leopards arsenic they became the 10th squad from Africa to qualify.
They are present acceptable to marque lone their 2nd quality astatine the World Cup, aft they went determination arsenic Zaire successful 1974.
CAF wrote connected X: “52 years later. The instrumentality was worthy the run. Already proud, DRC.”
According to FIFA, “Dreams unlocked. Congo DR are going to the #FIFAWorldCup.”
DR Congo had defeated Nigeria 4-3 via a punishment shoot-out to scope the intercontinental playoff final.
2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF respond arsenic DR Congo suffice for tournament
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