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Haiti, DR Congo End 52‑Year World Cup Absences

Published April 7, 2026 · Updated April 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, ending 52‑year absences, while Iraq returns after 40 years.

Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have secured spots in the 2026 World Cup, breaking a 52‑year drought for both nations. Haiti earned a CONCACAF berth outright, while DR Congo won a play‑in match against Jamaica. Iraq also qualifies, returning after a 40‑year absence since 1986.

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