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Congo DR at FIFA World Cup 2026
Group K fixtures, results, official squad, team history and match links.
Congo DR
Coach: Sebastien Serge Louis Desabre · 26-player FIFA squad confirmed
Team profile
FIFA codeCOD
GroupGroup K
Fixtures listed4
First matchPortugal v Congo DR
Official squad26 players
Tournament tracker
CaptainCaptain not listed in the official squad file
CoachSebastien Serge Louis Desabre
Qualification pathGroup K; knockout slot updates after group positions are confirmed.
Next matchNo upcoming fixture attached yet
Latest resultEngland 2 - 1 Congo DR
Current goals leaderYoane WISSA (1 goal)
Team fixtures
Upcoming and live fixtures stay here; completed matches move into the results section below.
Results
World Cup history
Group stage: 1974 as Zaire
Congo DR return to the World Cup stage for the first time since the 1974 appearance under the name Zaire.
Appearances2nd World Cup appearance in 2026
Last tournament1974 group stage as Zaire
- Made World Cup debut in 1974 as Zaire
- The 2026 tournament is Congo DR's second finals appearance
- Chasing a first World Cup point and first finals win
Group standing
| Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
 Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Official squad
| No. | Player | Position | Club | Date of birth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Mp Asi | Goalkeeper | Le Havre AC (FRA) | 1 Aug 1994 | 182 cm |
| 2 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | Defender | West Ham United FC (ENG) | 26 Nov 1997 | 183 cm |
| 3 | Steve Kapuadi | Defender | Widzew Łódź (POL) | 30 Apr 1998 | 196 cm |
| 4 | Axel Tuanzebe | Defender | Burnley FC (ENG) | 14 Nov 1997 | 188 cm |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika | Defender | AEL FC (GRE) | 15 Feb 1996 | 185 cm |
| 6 | Ngalayel Mukau | Midfielder | Lille OSC (FRA) | 3 Nov 2004 | 186 cm |
| 7 | Nathanael Mbuku | Midfielder | Montpellier HSC (FRA) | 16 Mar 2002 | 170 cm |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy | Midfielder | Atromitos FC (GRE) | 12 Aug 1996 | 176 cm |
| 9 | Brian Cipenga | Forward | CD Castellón (ESP) | 11 Mar 1998 | 172 cm |
| 10 | Theo Bongonda | Midfielder | FC Spartak Moscow (RUS) | 20 Nov 1995 | 176 cm |
| 11 | Gael Kakuta | Forward | AEL FC (GRE) | 21 Jun 1991 | 174 cm |
| 12 | Joris Kayembe | Defender | KRC Genk (BEL) | 8 Aug 1994 | 180 cm |
| 13 | Meschack Elia | Forward | Alanyaspor (TUR) | 6 Aug 1997 | 173 cm |
| 14 | Noah Sadiki | Midfielder | Sunderland AFC (ENG) | 17 Dec 2004 | 165 cm |
| 15 | Aaron Tshibola | Midfielder | Kilmarnock FC (SCO) | 2 Jan 1995 | 184 cm |
| 16 | Timothy Fayulu | Goalkeeper | FC Noah (ARM) | 24 Jul 1999 | 192 cm |
| 17 | Cedric Bakambu | Forward | Real Betis (ESP) | 11 Apr 1991 | 182 cm |
| 18 | Charles Pickel | Midfielder | RCD Espanyol (ESP) | 15 May 1997 | 187 cm |
| 19 | Fiston Mayele | Forward | Pyramids FC (EGY) | 24 Jun 1994 | 185 cm |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa | Forward | Newcastle United FC (ENG) | 3 Sept 1996 | 176 cm |
| 21 | Matthieu Epolo | Goalkeeper | Standard Liège (BEL) | 15 Jan 2005 | 183 cm |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba | Defender | Lille OSC (FRA) | 8 Aug 1994 | 182 cm |
| 23 | Simon Banza | Forward | Al Jazira (UAE) | 13 Aug 1996 | 189 cm |
| 24 | Gedeon Kalulu | Defender | Aris Limassol FC (CYP) | 29 Aug 1997 | 178 cm |
| 25 | Edo Kayembe | Midfielder | Watford FC (ENG) | 3 Jun 1998 | 183 cm |
| 26 | Arthur Masuaku | Defender | RC Lens (FRA) | 7 Nov 1993 | 179 cm |
Source: FIFA World Cup 2026 official squad list, Version 1 (10 Jun 2026).
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