World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Goals from the DR Congo 2-3 Senegal match (Video)

World Cup 2026 09 September 2025 at 14:35

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

The high-stakes showdown between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Senegal, part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, ended in a dramatic 3-2 victory for Senegal.

Following this setback, the Leopards have lost their top spot in Group B and now sit in second place, having collected 16 points from five wins and a single draw.

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Meanwhile, the Lions have surged to the top of their group, amassing 18 points with a record of five wins and three draws.

Watch the goals from this epic 2026 World Cup qualifying derby between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Senegal.

DR Congo vs Senegal (1-0): Cédric Bakambu's goal

Incredible noise from the Stade des Martyrs after Bakambu’s goal WOW🔥 pic.twitter.com/H9uq5jkiuf

— قلب صغير (@Freakement) September 9, 2025

DR Congo vs Senegal (2-0): Yoane Wissa's goal

📺 WATCH: Yoane Wissa finds the net for DR Congo!

Wissa’s Congo side raced into a 2 goal lead, but have since been pegged back by Senegal. 🤝

A sight we should be seeing in black and white soon… 👀

pic.twitter.com/R1MR9I1I8u

— SleeperFootballNews (@SleeperFootNews) September 9, 2025

DR Congo vs Senegal (2-1): Pape Gueye's goal

🎥Pape Gueye’s goal after some brilliant work from Illimane Ndiaye 💪🏿🦁🇸🇳🔥 pic.twitter.com/OyQa0lSuVN

— Stades Football Club (@StadesC) September 9, 2025

DR Congo vs Senegal (2-2): Nicolas Jackson's goal

The equalizer scored by Nicolas Jackson following an assist from Kalidou Koulibaly #RDCSEN #WCQ2026 pic.twitter.com/CySvvYl7If

— Galsenfoot (@Galsenfootsn) September 9, 2025

DR Congo vs Senegal (2-3): Pape Matar Sarr's goal