The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, sparking jubilant celebrations in the streets of Kinshasa.

• DR Congo secured their spot with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in an intercontinental playoff.
• Defender Axel Tuanzebe, a Premier League player for Burnley, scored the winning goal.
• The qualification campaign saw the team, nicknamed the Leopards, eliminate football giants Nigeria and Cameroon.

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as Argentina comfortably defeated Zambia 5-0 in their final home match before defending their World Cup crown.

• Argentina secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia.
• Key players included Lionel Messi, who scored, and Julian Alvarez, who opened the scoring.
• The match served as a send-off for the reigning World Cup champions ahead of the tournament in June.

Morocco's national football team coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated that his team is prioritizing preparations for the World Cup, dismissing distractions from the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

• Morocco was declared AFCON champions after Senegal was stripped of the title due to player protests during the final.
• The team secured a 2-1 friendly victory over Paraguay and recently drew 1-1 with Ecuador as part of their World Cup buildup.
• Senegal is appealing the Confederation of African Football's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.