DR Congo knocked Nigeria out of World Cup qualifiers; Chancel Mbemba, Porto defender and DR Congo star, was key in the upset.
Nigeria's Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after losing to DR Congo in a penalty shootout. The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Congo securing their first World Cup appearance since 1974. Nigeria last qualified in 2018, missing 2022 and now 2026.