Congolese fans gathered in the capital Kinshasa to welcome the Democratic Republic of Congo national team delegation after their return from Mexico and securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup, achieving a great accomplishment in the country's sporting history at the international level.
The players of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team celebrated their qualification for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, in the presence of a large number of fans who were keen to be present to greet the players and the technical staff, after returning from Mexico.
The players of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team and their coaching staff toured the streets on an open-top bus, surrounded by thousands of fans, to greet the players who brought the team back to the World Cup after an absence of more than 50 years.
The celebrations of the Congolese national team players on their home ground and among their fans today, after qualifying for the World Cup, witnessed the presence of Pyramids FC and Congolese national team star Fiston Mayele, who participated with his national team against Jamaica in the play-off match.
Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the 2026 World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the World Cup 52 years after its first and last participation in the global event.
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 in the match held in Mexico as part of the World Cup play-off final, thus securing qualification for the next edition of the 2026 World Cup.
The streets of the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, witnessed a great festive atmosphere, as crowds came out to welcome the players and celebrate them as heroes.
The celebrations continue with a procession in the capital, followed by an official ceremony at the Martyrs Stadium, in honor of this achievement that brought joy to the hearts of the fans.
2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup will be held in three countries, the United States, Canada and Mexico, from June 11, 2026 to July 19 of the same year.
The Congolese national team is in Group 11 of the 2026 World Cup, along with Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.
The Democratic Republic of Congo national team will begin its World Cup campaign by facing Portugal on June 17, at 9 pm Cairo time.
