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Denmark to face World Cup participant on Belgian soil in summer friendly

Denmark will face African World Cup contender DR Congo on 3 June and four days later Ukraine in two friendlies, says the Danish FA.

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Cedric Bakambu calls for DR Congo peace after FIFA World Cup qualification

DR Congo national team striker Cedric Bakambu has pleaded with the Central African nation to use the national team’s qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a tool to unite the nation and end the war in the East.

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Cedric Bakambu leads DR Congo to celebrate elusive FIFA World Cup ticket

Following DR Congo’s qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup, striker Cedric Bakambu led the Central African nation’s players to celebrate their latest success in the history of the global competition.

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DR Congo qualify for first World Cup in 52 years after edging Jamaica in extra time

The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the FIFA World Cup (WC) for the first time in 52 years after beating Jamaica 1-0 AET in the play-offs in their first-ever H2H meeting.

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DR Congo chasing World Cup return more than 50 years after last appearance

The Democratic Republic of Congo are looking to put a half-century wait behind them and return to the ⁠World Cup finals via a play-off against Jamaica on Tuesday.

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Jamaica hold on for nervy win over New Caledonia in inter-confederation playoff

Jamaica will face DR Congo to determine who will take their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (WC) after a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in their inter-confederation playoff match at Estadio Akron.

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Lionel Mpasi says DR Congo's FIFA World Cup qualification would be historic

Ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off Tournament, DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi has revealed what it will mean for the nation if they manage to secure qualification to the FIFA World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian FA push back on FIFA’s ruling on DR Congo fielding ineligible players

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has vowed to continue its push to have DR Congo removed from the inter-continental playoffs despite a ruling from FIFA on the matter.

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Sebastien Desabre says fearless DR Congo fired up ahead of World Cup play-offs

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has admitted his side is already fired up to participate in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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FIFA fine Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off trouble

FIFA has sanctioned both Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Association following disciplinary incidents during last year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off.

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Yoane Wissa back in DR Congo squad for World Cup playoff

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.