The streets of Kinshasa were alive with anticipation. For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo had been a sleeping giant in African football - rich in talent, yet starved of global recognition. Now, the dream of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup is closer than ever.

DR Congo’s road to World Cup 2026 glory

Nigeria's football coach has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of practising "voodoo" after his squad's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended in a penalty shootout loss.

Nigeria coach blames 'voodoo' after World Cup hopes crushed

Nigeria have failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the second successive edition after succumbing to a 4-3 loss on penalties against DR Congo in the CAF World Cup playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Sunday night.

Nigeria miss out on 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle is convinced that his team will avoid making the same mistakes against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup CAF playoff final at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, November 16.

Chelle vows to do better against DR Congo

Prolific Nigeria scorer Victor Osimhen could be the key figure when they tackle the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in a fight for 2026 World Cup qualifying survival in Rabat.

Osimhen seeks more goals as Nigeria eye World Cup survival

DR Congo kept their 2026 World Cup hopes alive after they scored a late winner to beat Cameroon 1-0 in the playoff semifinals at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat on Thursday.

Last-ditch Mbemba goal keeps Leopards on course

Nigeria emerged as 4-1 winners over Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoffs semifinal match after extra-time at the Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday evening.

Nigeria run riot to secure World Cup playoffs final spot after Gabon win

Cameroon head coach Marc Brys insists the negativity from Fecafoot won't distract him ahead of the crunch 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff tie against DR Congo at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat on Thursday, November 13.

Brys wants to see passion from Cameroon in Rabat

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Former Democratic Republic of Congo national team coach Muhsin Ertugral shares his raw, honest reaction to Congo’s incredible qualification for the FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoffs and what it means for the country.

Muhsin Ertugral reacts to DR Congo’s World Cup Playoff qualification

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