Seeking their first World Cup spot since 1974, when they were known as Zaire, DR Congo won the CAF playoff final on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation.

DR Congo come back from a goal down to beat Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in the African playoffs final for the FIFA World Cup 2026, to qualify for the intercontinental playoffs in March.

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Nigeria will miss a second successive edition of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the African play-off final after a 1-1 draw after extra time.

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Nigeria will take on DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup Qualifiers second round, with a spot in the next stage on the line. Fans in the USA can follow the action live through several TV and streaming platforms.