Nigeria vs DR Congo live: Result and final score from World Cup 2026 play-off

Along with DR Congo, Bolivia and New Caledonia, Jamaica and Panama are well-positioned to join them, with the UAE and Iraq facing off in the Asian play-off.

Congo have advanced through to the inter-confederation play-offs in March.

Six teams will play in the inter-confederation playoffs: one from Conmebol, one from Oceania, one from Asia, one from Africa, and two from Concacaf.

So far, Bolivia and New Caledonia have secured their respective spots.

The two highest-ranked teams will get byes to the two finals, while the remaining four teams will play semifinals ties to reach the final.

DR Congo take their place in the inter-confederation play-offs next year.

They will face teams from other continents, including potentially Bolivia and New Caledonia, for the final two places in the World Cup.

PENALTIES! Nigeria 3-4 DR Congo

Captain Mbemba steps up and sends Nwabali the wrong way and the Leopards win the CAF play-off final!

Ajayi up next for Nigeria…but he telegraphs it and Fayulu dives to his left to make the save!

Congo can win it if they score their next one!

Balikwisha puts his penalty into the side-netting! Great hit.

Ejuke is up and he puts a calm, composed effort right down the middle. Congo must score their next one!

A great effort from Mayele, side-footing an effort into the corner and sending Nwabali the wrong way.

Another lovely penalty from Nigeria as Onyemaechi steps up and finds the corner.

2-1 to the Super Eagles with three pens each taken.

Tuazebe steps up too casually and telegraphs his penalty, with Nwabali diving to his left to save.