2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament

Sport 2026 World Cup: FIFA, CAF react as DR Congo qualify for tournament Published on April 1, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); FIFA and the Confederation of African Football, CAF, have both hailed the Democratic Republic of Congo after they qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Congolese edged Jamaica 1-0 in their intercontinental playoff final on Wednesday morning. Axel Tuanzebe proved to be the hero for the Leopards as they became the 10th team from Africa to qualify. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); They are now set to make only their second appearance at the World Cup, after they went there as Zaire in 1974. CAF wrote on X: “52 years later. The return was worth 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 penalty shoot-out to reach the intercontinental playoff final. Don't Miss 2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed [Full List] You may like 2026 World Cup: All 48 countries that qualified for tournament confirmed [Full List] World Cup 2026: DR Congo, others qualify as Italy, Poland miss out 2026 World Cup: 10 African countries to play at tournament as Congor DR beat Jamaica 2026 World Cup: FIFA confirms final decision on Iran’s participation Udeze backs DR Congo to qualify for 2026 World Cup De La Fuente puts Spain among favourites to win 2026 World Cup

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