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DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 in extra time to reach World Cup

The Democratic Republic of Congo won an intercontinental playoff 1-0 after extra time to secure a World Cup spot for the first time in 52 years.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday. The victory seals DR Congo's first World Cup appearance in 52 years.