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Celebrations erupt as DR Congo ends over 50-year World Cup wait

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English April 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM

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Fans braved heavy rain to celebrate as the Democratic Republic of the Congo beat Jamaica in extra time, ending a decades-long wait to return to the World Cup.

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