How will DR Congo line up at World Cup 2026 this summer?

DR Congo have qualified for Mundial 2026, marking their first appearance in 52 years.

They have been drawn in Group K along with Uzbekistan, Colombia and Portugal.

Congo have been represented in World Cup two times: 1974 as Zaire and 2026.

DR Congo full squad for World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Mike Epolo (Standard Liege)

Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Gédéon Kalulu (AEL Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Dylan Batubinsika (Larissa)

Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathan Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Ngal’ayel Mukau Mbuku (Montpellier), Brian Cipenga (Castellón), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Gaеl Kakuta (Larissa)

Forwards: Meschack Elia (Alanyaspor), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)

DR Congo Likely XI for World Cup 2026

GK: Lionel Mpasi; DF: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Chancel Mbemba, Axel Tuanzebe, Arthur Masuaku; MF: Samuel Moutoussamy, Charles Pickel, Edo Kayembe; FW: Théo Bongonda, Cédric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa.

DR Congo: Schedule at the World Cup 2026

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, the DR Congo national team has been drawn into Group K, where they will play three matches across Mexico and the United States:
June 17 vs Portugal – 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM local (NRG Stadium, Houston)
June 23 vs Colombia – 10:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM local (Estadio Akron, Zapopan)
June 27 vs Uzbekistan – 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM local (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)