The streets of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, overflowed with jubilant supporters on Tuesday. They were celebrating the national team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, secured after Sébastien Desabre’s squad defeated Jamaica 1-0 in extra time during the playoff final. Despite challenging weather and heavy downpours, the atmosphere remained overwhelmingly euphoric as fans partied long into the night.
