DR Congo beat Jamaica to reach World Cup via intercontinental finals

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete April 1, 2026 at 01:52 AM

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Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental playoff final. The decisive goal was scored by former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe in extra time at Estadio Guadalajara, Mexico. Tuanzebe's goal, confirmed after a VAR check, came in the 100th minute from a corner kick. The DRC's victory means that ten African teams will participate in the upcoming World Cup. The DRC reached the intercontinental playoff after defeating Nigeria in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) qualifier, while Jamaica beat New Caledonia to reach the final stage.

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There will be 10 teams from Africa lining up at the 2026 edition of football’s showpiece event.

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To score the winning goal for your country… This is what every player dreams of

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The goal was checked for a possible handball before being confirmed.

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Axel Tuanzebe scored the only goal in the first half of extra time.

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DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in qualifying playoff to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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United Kingdom 30% Mexico 30% Confederation of African Football (CAF) 40% Burnley 40% Estadio Guadalajara 40% Nigeria 40% Manchester United ×250% Africa ×250% FIFA World Cup 2026 70% Jamaica ×380% Axel Tuanzebe ×390% Democratic Republic of the Congo ×590%

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world cup 100% dr congo 90% jamaica 80% qualifying playoff 70% extra time 60% axel tuanzebe 60% intercontinental playoff 50% fifa world cup 2026 50% football 40%