How Bryan Mbeumo fared in Cameroon’s key World Cup qualifier.

Cameroon finished second in their World Cup qualifying group behind Cape Verde, taking the nation into a tricky playoff elimination tournament.

With a place at World Cup 2026 on the line, Cameroon took on DR Congo in the semi-finals.

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Manchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo started the game, with on-loan goalkeeper Andre Onana in goal.

Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon in action during the FIFA World CupPhoto by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty ImagesHow Bryan Mbeumo fared

Bryan Mbeumo and Andre Onana will not be going to the World Cup after losing the game 1-0.

With the game heading to stoppage time, DR Congo scored a dramatic winner in stoppage time.

Former Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba did the damage, volleying a cross from a corner low into the net past Onana in the Cameroon goal.

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There were six more added minutes of stoppage time after DR Congo took the lead, but Cameroon could not find an equaliser.

Mbeumo, who played the entire game, was unable to do any damage at the other end, and his World Cup dream is over.

Rumoured United transfer target Carlos Baleba started for Cameroon, but his poor form continued. He was booked and substituted at half-time.

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Lining up for DR Congo were two former Manchester United players, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe. Both players started the game.

They are now just one game away from qualification for World Cup 2026.

DR Congo take on Nigeria in the final elimination game, with a spot at the World Cup on the line.

Nigeria defeated Gabon in their semi-final, winning 4-1 in extra-time after drawing 1-1 over the 90 minutes.