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.

With this result, DR Congo joins Group K of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside:
- Colombia
- Portugal
- Uzbekistan
The African nation’s only previous World Cup appearance came in 1974, when they competed as Zaire.












