Democratic Republic of Congo have secured a historic return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
This is after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Jamaica in a playoffs match on Tuesday night.
The breakthrough came in the 100th minute when Axel Tuanzebe bundled the ball over the line from a corner.
The goal was briefly checked for handball but was eventually awarded, sparking wild celebrations.
DR Congo dominated most of the match at Estadio Guadalajara, creating the better chances in a fast-paced encounter, even though clear opportunities were limited.
Striker Cédric Bakambu could not hide his excitement after the final whistle.
“We’re happy, we’re really delighted,” he said. “Right now, I don’t think we fully realise it yet…
“But when we get back to Kinshasa, it’s going to be crazy.”
This marks only the second time DR Congo have qualified for the global showpiece.
They last appeared 52 years ago when the nation was still known as Zaire.
They become the 10th African team to qualify and will now compete in Group K alongside Colombia, Portugal and Uzbekistan.
Iraq filled the final remaining World Cup spot when they beat Bolivia face Iraq in the last inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday morning.