Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.
The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in 52 years after beating Jamaica 1-0 AET in the play-offs in their first-ever H2H meeting.
The Democratic Republic of Congo are looking to put a half-century wait behind them and return to the World Cup finals via a play-off against Jamaica on Tuesday.
Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off Tournament, DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi has revealed what it will mean for the nation if they manage to secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup.
