DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the DR Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years...
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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.
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DR Congo Qualifies for World Cup After 52-Year Wait - April 2026
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