The Democratic Republic of Congo now knows its potential opponent for the final of the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs.
The Leopards will face the winner of the match between New Caledonia and Jamaica to try and secure their place at the World Cup, 52 years after their last appearance.
Thanks to their FIFA ranking (56th), the Congolese team qualified directly for the playoff final, unlike their future opponents, whose ranking is lower. This decisive match will take place in Mexico in March 2026, just a few weeks after the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Following their resounding victories against Cameroon and Nigeria, the DRC is preparing to take the final step in this historic qualification. The players and staff are displaying total determination to offer the country a new glorious chapter in its football history, with the goal of returning to the world stage after more than half a century.
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