The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday night defeated Jamaica by a lone goal to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup in 52 years.
Both teams played a goalless draw in regulation time of the playoff qualifying game before Axel Tuanzebe scored, just minutes before the end of the first half of the extra time.
A precise cross into the heart of the box, and the timely arrival of the Congolese player delivered the decisive winner.
The city of Guadalajara in Mexico witnessed the Africans secure one of the last spots for the 2026 World Cup, while Jamaica will have to wait four more years to see another World Cup action.
