Congo clinched the 47th spot at the upcoming World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica on Tuesday, scoring the decisive goal in extra time during their intercontinental playoff match. Burnley defender Axel Tuanzebe found the back of the net in the 10... [1094 chars]
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Source: MassLive
Congo returns to World Cup after 52 years with last-minute win
MassLive
April 01, 2026
12:24 GMT
Congo last appeared on soccer's biggest stage in 1974 when the country was known as Zaire.
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Congo last appeared on soccer's biggest stage in 1974 when the country was known as Zaire.
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