Congo DR World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the Congo DR World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Congo DR match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
Congo DR will play in Group K and opens group play against Portugal before facing Colombia and Uzbekistan.
🇨🇩 Congo DR Team Overview
Congo DR heads into World Cup 2026 with confidence after an impressive qualification run and a squad that combines athleticism, pace, and growing experience at a high level. The team will look to make a strong impression on its return to the world stage.
- Confederation: CAF
- Group: Group K
- Head coach: Sébastien Desabre
- Nickname: The Leopards
📅 Congo DR Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 4:00 PM | Houston | NRG Stadium |
| June 23, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | 9:00 PM | Guadalajara | Estadio Akron |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | 7:30 PM | Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 Congo DR Projected Squad
This projected Congo DR squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Lionel Mpasi
- Dimitry Bertaud
- Samuel Ntanda
🛡️ Defenders
- Chancel Mbemba
- Arthur Masuaku
- Gédéon Kalulu
- Henock Inonga
- Dylan Batubinsika
- Rocky Bushiri
- Joris Kayembe
⚙️ Midfielders
- Edo Kayembe
- Samuel Moutoussamy
- Gaël Kakuta
- Meschack Elia
- Charles Pickel
- Theo Bongonda
🎯 Forwards
- Cédric Bakambu
- Yoane Wissa
- Silas Katompa Mvumpa
- Fiston Mayele
- Simon Banza
- Afimico Pululu
🧑🏫 Congo DR Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Sébastien Desabre
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as Congo DR confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key Congo DR Players To Watch
- Chancel Mbemba – the defensive leader and one of the team’s most important experienced players.
- Yoane Wissa – a dangerous attacking player who can create and finish chances.
- Cédric Bakambu – a proven scorer with big-match experience.
- Theo Bongonda – an important creative force in attack.
- Arthur Masuaku – a key wide defender who can help in both phases.
- Edo Kayembe – an important midfield presence for balance and control.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- GK: Lionel Mpasi
- DEF: Gédéon Kalulu, Chancel Mbemba, Henock Inonga, Arthur Masuaku
- MID: Edo Kayembe, Samuel Moutoussamy
- ATT MID: Theo Bongonda, Gaël Kakuta, Yoane Wissa
- FWD: Cédric Bakambu
🏆 Congo DR World Cup History
Congo DR returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, making this a major moment for the national team. Qualification for 2026 is one of the biggest achievements in modern Congolese football.
📊 Congo DR Group Information
Congo DR is in Group K alongside:
- Congo DR
- Portugal
- Colombia
- Uzbekistan
🔗 More Congo DR World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Congo DR federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.