LIVE UPDATES: D.R Congo 0-0 Jamaica – 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs

30′ Half an hour played. No goals so far.

29′ Jamaica dangerman Leon Bailey is in the thick of affairs. His brilliant play almost results in a goal for the Concacaf side. They win a corner, but it is wasted.

26’ Cedrick Bakambu tried an audacious attempt from way out. He catches the goalkeeper off guard, but then it all goes over the bar.

20’ Jamaica are keeping a very compact shape at the back. This looks to be their strength.

17’ DR Congo enjoying the bigger share of possession in this contest but so far no goal.

14’ The game has gradually opened up and we now have a game on our hand.

11’ Chance for D.R Congo. Cedric Bakambu gets on the end of a free-kick but his header is saved.

5’ Very good game so far but the two national teams are yet to get into their groove.

1’ We are off at the Akron Stadium. Winner takes all in this showdown. Who will it be?

Kick-off

DR Congo have seen just one of their last six matches produce goals from both sides, underlining their recent defensive solidity.

The Congolese have also been particularly strong at the start of games, keeping clean sheets in the first half across their last six outings.

Meanwhile, Jamaica have struggled to make early breakthroughs, failing to score within the opening 15 minutes in each of their last eight international matches.

Low-scoring contests have also been a consistent trend for Jamaica, with seven of their last eight games ending with fewer than three goals.

Key Stats

Jamaica reached Tuesday’s match after a 1-0 win over New Caledonia in the Concacaf playoffs, while D.R Congo secured a place in the playoffs after seeing off Nigeria in the last round of the CAF playoffs.

The winner will be placed into Group K at the World Cup, where they will face Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

Matchday for DR Congo!

Go get that #FIFAWorldCup spot, Leopards. 🇨🇩 pic.twitter.com/yQfsoiELCJ

— CAF Online (@CAF_Online) March 31, 2026

D.R Congo and Jamaica are set to clash tonight in for a chance to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Good evening and welcome to the live text commentary of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs match between D.R Congo and Jamaica.