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World Cup 2026 qualifying: Gabriel Zakuani urges DR Congo to keep focus

DR Congo missed out on one of Africa’s nine automatic qualification spots for next year’s tournament after finishing two points behind Senegal in Group B.

But the Leopards emerged from continental play-offs in Rabat to extend their hopes of featuring at the expanded 48-team tournament.

Zakuani believes that reaching the United States, Mexico and Canada would boost a nation that has had to endure decades of conflict in eastern regions of the country.

“If we get to the World Cup, it will be huge for the country,” he said.

“The achievements of the players will then transpire into politics, the life of kids will be happier, the streets of Congo will be celebrating up until the day until the World Cup kicks off.

“No one has seen this happen for such a long time. This will bring peace, happiness, joy and something to look forward to.

“It will be so big for DR Congo.”


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