DR Congo Qualifies for 2026 World Cup, Africa Sends 10 Teams

The DR Congo national football team has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing the final African slot by defeating Nigeria in the African playoff. This victory follows a 1-0 win against Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff held on Tuesday night.

With this qualification, Africa will have a record ten representatives at the World Cup, a significant milestone that underscores the continent's growing influence in global football. This expansion of the tournament to 48 teams has created more opportunities for African nations to qualify for the global showcase.

The Nigerian national team, known as the Super Eagles, has failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive edition, marking a notable decline in their performance on the international stage.