2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket
Sport 2026 World Cup play-off: Super Eagles’ hopes dim as DR Congo face Jamaica for ticket Published on March 27, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Jamaica have sealed their place in the final of the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-off, thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory over New Caledonia. The game was played in Mexico in the early hours of Friday. Bailey Cadamarteri scored the only goal of the match in the first half, reacting quickest to blast in a rebound. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The Reggae Boyz will now face the Democratic Republic of Congo, who are hoping to get Africa’s 10th ticket to the World Cup. Recall that the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, recently failed in their bid to replace the Congolese in the intercontinental play-off. FIFA rejected the NFF’s complaint over the eligibility of some DR Congo players, effectively ending the Super Eagles’ World Cup dreams. In the other play-off semi-final, Bolivia edged Suriname 2-1 and will play Iraq as part of Pathway 2. Don't Miss Messi vs Maradona: He has superior charisma – Gabriel Batistuta picks best player You may like ‘He brings energy to pitch’ – Maduka Okoye names special Super Eagles teammate World Cup playoffs: Italy leads, DR Congo among top 10 most valuable teams Super Eagles: Nwaiwu replaces injured Bassey for Iran, Jordan friendlies Friendly game: ‘Nigerians will have no choice but to love him’ – Chelle on new Super Eagles star, Collins Transfer: Everton join chase for Super Eagles new boy Fernandez Friendlies: Collins Sor keen to shine for Super Eagles