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April 4, 2026
DR Congo qualify for World Cup after 52-year wait with dramatic extra-time win
DR Congo has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years after Axel Tuanzebe scored a dramatic extra-time winner against Jamaica
TL;DR
- DR Congo secured a historic play-off win against Jamaica to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time in 52 years.
- Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in extra time, leading to nationwide celebrations and a public holiday declared in DR Congo.
- This is DR Congo's second World Cup appearance, with their previous participation in 1974 under the name Zaire.
- The article also touches upon the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, involving the M23 rebel group and accusations against Rwanda.
- DR Congo will begin their World Cup campaign against Portugal on June 17.
- They join nine other African teams at the expanded 48-nation tournament.
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