DR Congo Advances to World Cup Playoff After Beating Nigeria in Penalty Shootout

DR Congo's national football team secured a spot in the World Cup intercontinental playoff by defeating Nigeria in a thrilling penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The draw, held at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, determined that DR Congo will face either New Caledonia or Jamaica in March for a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

New Caledonia and Jamaica will battle it out in the semi-final, with the winner facing DR Congo in the final. The victory marks a significant milestone for DR Congo, as they aim to make their first World Cup appearance since the Zaire scandal in 1974.