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This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Congo erupted in jubilation overnight after a dramatic 100th-minute goal against Jamaica secured their return to the World ...

GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo erupted in joy overnight after a 100th-minute goal against Jamaica sent the African country back to ...

Congo scored in extra time to edge Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and become the 47th of 48 teams that will play at the World Cup.

April 1 has been declared a public holiday by DR Congo authorities after the nation's team qualified for their first World ...

Qualifying for football's biggest tournament will bring a 'little dose of joy' to a nation where life is challenging for many ...

DR Congo defeated Jamaica, 1-0, in extra time in a winner-take-all World Cup playoff final at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, ...

The final six spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup were taken yesterday after the last day of qualifiers. Who made it to the ...

A dramatic late winner from Axel Tuanzebe proved decisive, as the defender struck from close range in extra time to hand the Leopards a 1-0 victoryThe Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for ...

Congo celebrated an emotional victory after defeating Jamaica with a 100th-minute goal, marking their return to the World Cup ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe netted an extra-time winner to see off Jamaica 1-0 in their inter-confederation playoff ...