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Congo Offers $1 Million Bonus for World Cup Qualification

11/14/2025

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo will award each Leopards player a $1 million bonus if they qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-offs.
The initiative is directed by Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and aims to motivate the Leopards ahead of their November 13 match against Cameroon.
The Leopards have not reached the World Cup since 1974.
The African play-offs will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16 and feature top runners-up from the group phase.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo will award each Leopards player a $1 million bonus if they qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-offs.
The initiative is directed by Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and aims to motivate the Leopards ahead of their November 13 match against Cameroon.
The Leopards have not reached the World Cup since 1974.
The African play-offs will take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16 and feature top runners-up from the group phase.