Congo DR

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World Cup kit rankings - Which African side has the best jersey?

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Superfan spotlight - Will Mama Joy and 'Lumumba' be at the World Cup?

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Congo DR

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World Cup-bound DRC can finally banish the ghosts of 52 years ago

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Ed Dove

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DR Congo beats Jamaica to reach first World Cup since 1974

Congo DR scored in extra time to edge Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday and become the 47th of 48 teams that will play at the World Cup.

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Associated Press

DR Congo players celebrate after scoring a goal against Jamaica in their World Cup playoff final.

Africa's players making the most of European leagues ahead of WAFCON

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Leonard Solms

Congo DR

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Nigeria files complaint to FIFA over Congo DR

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Colin Udoh

Alex Iwobi of Nigeria in action against Aaron Wan-Bissaka of DR Congo during the FIFA World Cup 26 CAF qualifiers play-offs final match between Nigeria and DR Congo, in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025

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Nigeria out of World Cup after shootout loss to Congo

Nigeria will miss a second straight World Cup after losing to DR Congo in a penalty shootout in the CAF World Cup playoff final.

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ESPN News Services

Nigeria out of World Cup after shootout loss to Congo

Team	GP	W	D	L	GD	P
Algeria	0	0	0	0	0	0
Kenya	0	0	0	0	0	0
Morocco	0	0	0	0	0	0
Senegal	0	0	0	0	0	0

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