The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre is hoping to achieve the goal he set for the team three and a half years ago when they face Jamaica at the Estadio Akron in the 2026 World Cup inter-continental playoff final on Tuesday, 31 March.

DR Congo seeking first World Cup ticket since 1970

Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.

Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament

Democratic Republic of Congo striker Yoane Wissa has returned to the squad for their World Cup playoff this month after missing the Africa Cup of Nations finals at the turn of the year.

Wissa back for DR Congo's World Cup playoff

Adil Boulbina and Amad Diallo stole the show as Algeria and Ivory Coast scored contrasting last-16 victories in Morocco on Tuesday to complete the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals line-up.

Boulbina stunner takes Algeria through, Diallo sparkles for Ivory Coast

His team were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations in agonising fashion on Tuesday, but the Democratic Republic of Congo's human statue Michel Kuka Mboladinga will be remembered as the tournament's most remarkable sup

DR Congo's human statue becomes AFCON's most famous fan

Algeria advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals for the first time since they won the title in 2019 after beating DR Congo 1-0 in extra time at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Tuesday night.

Boulbina the hero for Algeria in round of 16

Noah Sadiki insists he has not yet proven himself among the stars of the Premier League as the Sunderland revelation aims to lead the Democratic Republic of Congo into the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sunderland's Sadiki stays humble as DR Congo target AFCON quarters

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