The venue is expected to host one of its best matches between foreign national teams, driven by the interest of local fans who want to witness the conclusion of the qualifiers before the debut of the Mexican National Team on the same stage. The winner will not only take home sporting glory but also one of the last passports available for the grand football festival. Congo vs. Jamaica, where and when to watch the game? Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Venue: Akron Stadium, Zapopan, Jalisco. Times: Mexico (Central): 3:00 PM. USA (East): 5:00 PM ET. Channels in Mexico: Streaming: ViX Premium and FIFA+. Channels in USA: In English: FOX Sports (FS1). In Spanish: Telemundo and Universo. The long qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup is just 90 minutes away from delivering its final verdict for two teams. Following an intense day of semi-finals on Mexican soil, the Jamaica squad and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will face off on the Akron Stadium pitch. This is not just any match; it is the final of the Intercontinental Repechage, a 'win or die' duel where the winner will earn the right to join Group K of the premier summer tournament. The Jamaican team arrives at this stage with the momentum of having overcome the resistance of New Caledonia; the Caribbean side demonstrated imposing physical solidity, although they won by the narrowest margin thanks to the goal-scoring instinct of their young star, Bailey Cadamarteri. For the 'Reggae Boyz', this match represents the opportunity to break a World Cup drought that has persisted since France 1998, a mission that has mobilized thousands of Caribbean fans to the Pearl of the West. Meanwhile, the 'Leopards' of the DR Congo arrive in Guadalajara carrying the tag of being one of the most disciplined teams on the African continent. Led by the danger of Yoane Wissa, a star striker in the English Premier League, the African side bets on a vertical and fast-transition football that promises to test the speed of the Jamaican defense. For Congo, qualifying would mean a historic feat under its current name, consolidating a process that has surprised both insiders and outsiders in the previous phases. The importance of the match has generated a massive response at the box offices in Zapopan.
