DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 53 |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Manager | Sébastien Desabre |
| Captain | Chancel Mbemba |
| Nickname | Les Léopards |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 |
| Best Finish | Quarterfinals (1974, as Zaire) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group K (Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo) |
Team photo coming soon
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Group K standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Cipenga | FW | 27 | Castellón | — | 3 goals, 1 assists (Segunda División) |
| G. Kakuta | FW | 34 | Sakaryaspor | — | 1 goals, 2 assists (1. Lig) |
| N. Mukau | MF | 21 | Lille | — | 0 goals, 1 assists (Ligue 1) |
| A. Wan-Bissaka | DF | 28 | West Ham | — | 2 goals, 5 assists (Premier League) |
| L. Mpasi | GK | 31 | Rodez | — | 1 goals, 0 assists (Ligue 2) |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If DR Congo wins Group K | 3rd Place (TBD) | Arrowhead Stadium |
| If DR Congo finishes 2nd | 2nd Group L | BMO Field |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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