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DR Congo Qualifies for World Cup After 52 Years

Published March 31, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Democratic Republic of the Congo qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after beating Jamaica 1-0.

The Leopards secured their spot in the global tournament with a narrow 1-0 victory over Jamaica. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal off his thigh, ending a 52-year drought for the nation. Led by Chancel Mbemba and Cédric Bakambu, the team celebrated in Kinshasa.

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