The Democratic Republic of Congo have qualified for their first World Cup in 52 years after defeating Jamaica 1-0 in Mexico.
Axel Tuanzebe was the man of the moment, tapping home from close range in extra-time to score the only goal of the game.
Although his celebrations for momentarily paused due to a VAR check, officials adjudged that the ball did not make contact with the Burnley defender's arm and subsequently awarded the goal.
Léopards have had to wait since 1974 to make an appearance at the tournament where they were eliminated at the group stage in West Germany.
Forward Cedric Bakambu twice thought that he had put his nation in front in Guadalajara, however, VAR correctly ruled both of his strikes out for offside.
With so much at stake, it was a cagey and tense affair right up until Brian Cipenga's in-swinging corner cannoned off Tuanzebe and past Jamaica 'keeper Andre Blake in the 100th minute.
Speaking prior to the game, Tuanzebe told reporters: "I'd definitely consider it as the biggest game in my football career.
"This is one of those moments where this is bigger than just football, this is leaving a legacy behind, a moment in our history that we'll always remember and always cherish."
The former England youth international was born in the city of Bunia and, after receiving a call-up to play at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, finally made his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Senegal in June the following year.
DR Congo have been pitched into Group K where facing Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan should provide them with some hope that they can reach the knockout stage of the competition for the first time in their history.
When they last qualified for the World Cup in 1974, they were the first sub-Saharan nation to do so and they have two Africa Cup of Nations wins to their name - as many as both Algeria and Morocco.
