Match report

Congo DR Defeats Jamaica 1-0 in World Cup Qualification Play-offs

Congo DR
Congo DR
1–0
AET
Jamaica
Jamaica
Mar 31, 2026

Congo DR secured a significant 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the World Cup Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs, thanks to a late goal from Axel Tuanzebe. The match was marked by defensive solidity from both teams, with Jamaica's efforts hampered by multiple yellow cards and substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Congo DR 1-0 Jamaica
  • • Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal for Congo DR in the 100th minute
  • • Ronaldo Romario Webster and B. Cadamarteri of Jamaica received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Congo DR

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lionel M'Pasi (G)
  • 2 Aaron Wan-Bissaka (D)
  • 22 Chancel Mbemba (D)
  • 4 Axel Tuanzebe (D)
  • 11 Arthur Masuaku (D)
  • 13 Meschack Elia (M)
  • 8 Samuel Moutoussamy (M)
  • 14 Noah Sadiki (M)
  • 7 Nathanaël Mbuku (M)
  • 20 Yoane Wissa (F)
  • 17 Cédric Bakambu (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Théo Bongonda
  • 5 Edo Kayembe
  • 6 Ngal'ayel Mukau
  • 9 Brian Cipenga
  • 12 Joris Kayembe
  • 18 Charles Pickel
  • 23 Simon Banza
  • 19 Fiston Mayele
  • 21 Matthieu Epolo
  • 3 Steve Kapuadi
  • 15 Rocky Bushiri Kiranga
  • 16 Timothy Fayulu

Jamaica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Andre Blake (G)
  • 15 Joel Latibeaudiere (D)
  • 6 Richard King (D)
  • 5 Ethan Pinnock (D)
  • 22 Ronaldo Webster (D)
  • 14 Isaac Hayden (M)
  • 8 Kasey Palmer (M)
  • 7 Leon Bailey (M)
  • 10 Bobby Decordova-Reid (M)
  • 11 Tyreece Campbell (M)
  • 9 Bailey Cadamarteri (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 Ephron Mason-Clark
  • 20 Renaldo Cephas
  • 21 Tyrese Hall
  • 19 Ian Fray
  • 3 Amari'i Bell
  • 12 Norman Campbell
  • 17 Damion Lowe
  • 23 Jahmali Waite
  • 2 Andre Brooks
  • 13 Amal Knight
  • 18 Jamal Lowe
  • 16 Dwight Merrick

Timeline

  1. Jamaica
    35' Jamaica Card · Yellow Card
    Ronaldo Romario Webster

    Foul

  2. Congo DR
    58' Congo DR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Elia · On: T. Bongonda
  3. Jamaica
    63' Jamaica Card · Yellow Card
    B. Cadamarteri

    Foul

  4. Congo DR
    67' Congo DR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: E. Kayembe
  5. Congo DR
    73' Congo DR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Sadiki · On: Ngal'ayel Mukau
  6. Jamaica
    74' Jamaica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tyreece Campbell · On: E. Mason-Clark
  7. Jamaica
    74' Jamaica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Cadamarteri · On: R. Cephas
  8. Jamaica
    83' Jamaica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: T. Hall
  9. Jamaica
    83' Jamaica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Hayden · On: I. Fray
  10. Jamaica
    90' Jamaica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ronaldo Romario Webster · On: Amari'i Bell
  11. Congo DR
    91' Congo DR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Wissa · On: B. Cipenga
  12. Jamaica
    91' Jamaica subst · Substitution 6
    Off: K. Palmer · On: Norman Campbell
  13. Congo DR
    100' Congo DR Goal · Normal Goal
    Axel Tuanzebe
  14. Congo DR
    106' Congo DR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Masuaku · On: J. Kayembe
  15. Congo DR
    120' Congo DR subst · Substitution 6
    Off: S. Moutoussamy · On: C. Pickel

Match Stats

Stat Congo DR Jamaica
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 78% 80%
Offsides 8 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 499 549
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 3 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 388 437
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Congo DR's resilience and defensive tactics stifled Jamaica's offensive efforts throughout the match
  • ▸ Axel Tuanzebe's goal in the 100th minute turned the tide in Congo DR's favor, securing a vital win in the World Cup Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs