Trending Now - Watch DR Congo vs Jamaica Live: Free Streaming Info for 2026 Playoff
WHO:
FourFourTwo - DR Congo, also known as the Leopards, and Jamaica, also known as the Reggae Boyz, are the teams competing in the World Cup 2026 intercontinental playoff.
FourFourTwo - Rudolph Speid is the stand-in coach for Jamaica, having replaced Steve McClaren.
FourFourTwo - Sebastien Desabre is the head coach for DR Congo.
WHAT:
BBC - DR Congo qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in the intercontinental play-off final.
BBC - Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal in the 100th minute of the match.
BBC - Cedric Bakambu had two goals ruled out for offside during normal time.
BBC - The match took place at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.
FourFourTwo - The match between DR Congo and Jamaica is part of the World Cup 2026 qualification playoffs.
FourFourTwo - Jamaica won their semi-final match against North Caledonia 1-0, with Bailey Cadamarteri scoring the only goal.
FourFourTwo - DR Congo finished second in their CAF qualifying group and won a couple of playoff matches to reach this stage.
FourFourTwo - DR Congo defeated Cameroon 1-0 and won against Nigeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw to qualify for the inter-confederation playoffs.
WHERE:
FourFourTwo - The match is taking place in Mexico.
FourFourTwo - The semi-final match for Jamaica was held at Estadio Akron.
WHEN:
BBC - The match occurred on March 31st, 2026.
FourFourTwo - The match is scheduled for March 31st, 2026, with a kick-off time of 5:00 PM ET.
WHY:
BBC - The victory allows DR Congo to take their place in Group K of the 2026 World Cup, facing Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.
FourFourTwo - The match determines which team qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, with the winner taking the last place in Group K alongside Colombia, Portugal, and Uzbekistan.
HOW:
BBC - VAR confirmed that Tuanzebe's goal did not involve a handball after a review.
FourFourTwo - The match can be streamed for free on FIFA+ in various markets, including Great Britain and Ireland.
FourFourTwo - In the United States, the match will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, accessible through the Fox One streaming service, which offers a 7-day free trial.
(UPDATED April 1, 2026 05:40 UTC)
DR Congo has qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years after a thrilling 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the intercontinental play-off final held on Tuesday, at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, with VAR confirming that it was clean after a review, despite Cedric Bakambu having two goals ruled out for offside during regular time. This historic win secures DR Congo a spot in Group K of the 2026 World Cup, where they will face off against Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.
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(UPDATED March 31, 2026 23:08 UTC)
The intercontinental playoff for the World Cup 2026 features DR Congo, also known as the Leopards, facing off against Jamaica, the Reggae Boyz, in Mexico on Tuesday at 5:00 PM ET. Jamaica, under stand-in coach Rudolph Speid, secured their spot by defeating North Caledonia 1-0 in the semi-finals, while DR Congo reached this stage after finishing second in their CAF qualifying group and winning crucial playoff matches against Cameroon and Nigeria. Fans can catch the match for free on FIFA+ in various markets, while viewers in the United States can watch it on Fox Sports 1, which offers a 7-day free trial through its streaming service.