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DR Congo beat Jamaica to become the 47th team qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The DR Congo national team secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in a dramatic match.
The DR Congo national team secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in a dramatic match.
The win earns them the penultimate spot in the tournament set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Which group will DR Congo play in?
With this result, DR Congo joins Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside:
- Colombia
- Portugal
- Uzbekistan

Has DR Congo played in a World Cup before?
The African nation’s only previous World Cup appearance came in 1974, when they competed as Zaire.










