The Democratic Republic of Congo will return to the World Cup in June after a 52-year absence, as the vast central African nation reels from health and security crises.

DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises

The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team have cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp at home after the country was hit by an Ebola outbreak, a team official told AFP Wednesday.

DR Congo cancel World Cup training in Kinshasa amid Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo's soccer team is attempting to navigate through a national Ebola outbreak in its preparations for the World Cup, though the squad still expects to compete in North America this summer.

Despite Ebola outbreak, DR Congo prepares for World Cup

The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Road to 2026: A closer look at Africa's World Cup hopefuls

Morocco set a new standard for Africa when they reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the furthest any team from the continent had gone in the global showpiece tournament.

Could this be Africa’s best ever World Cup in 2026?

The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff on Tuesday to seal their first World Cup appearance in 52 years.

DR Congo beat Jamaica to qualify for World Cup

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre is hoping to achieve the goal he set for the team three and a half years ago when they face Jamaica at the Estadio Akron in the 2026 World Cup inter-continental playoff final on Tuesday, 31 March.

DR Congo seeking first World Cup ticket since 1970

Two of the final remaining tickets to the World Cup will be up for grabs when a high stakes playoff tournament kicks off in Mexico on Thursday, bringing together six teams from across the globe.

Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament

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