RD Congo is one of the dark horses most dangerous in Group K (the one with Portugal and Colombia). Desabre has assembled a brave team with names well-known across Europe.
🌟 Firepower in abundance: Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu and Fiston Mayele bring goals and pace. In midfield, talent flows through Gaël Kakuta and Théo Bongonda.
🛡️ Solid at the back with captain Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, ex-Manchester United. The Leopards are here to give anyone a headache.
🐆 An attack with European pedigree (Wissa, Bakambu, Banza, Mayele) makes the Leopards one of the tournament's most serious African threats.
🔙 RD Congo return to a World Cup after what feels like forever away, with a solid project from Sébastien Desabre and a squad that packs a punch in Europe.
📋 Full squad · Manager: Sébastien Desabre
🧤 Goalkeepers
Lionel Mpasi, Timothy Fayulu, Matthieu Epolo
🛡️ Defenders
Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku, Joris Kayembe, Nathan Kpauadi, Rocky Bushiri, Dylan Batubinsika, Gédéon Kalulu
⚙️ Midfielders
Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Edo Kayembe, Ngal'ayel Mukau, Charles Pickel, Nathanaël Mbuku, Brian Cipenga, Gaël Kakuta, Meschack Elia, Théo Bongonda
⚽ Forwards
Yoane Wissa, Simon Banza, Cédric Bakambu, Fiston Mayele
🏆 Group K
⚽ Opponents: Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the DR Congo manager for the 2026 World Cup?
Sébastien Desabre is the DR Congo manager for the 2026 World Cup.
Which group is DR Congo in at the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo is in Group K of the 2026 World Cup, alongside Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.
How many players does DR Congo call up for the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo has submitted a squad of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup, according to the FIFA format established for the tournament.
Where does DR Congo play its matches at the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup is held in the United States, Canada and Mexico. DR Congo plays in Group K against Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.