DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup legacy is anchored by their pioneering appearance in 1974, when they competed as Zaire. They made history as the first Sub-Saharan African nation to qualify for the tournament, paving the way for future generations of African football. Although that inaugural campaign was challenging, it established their presence on the world map. After a long absence, the 'Leopards' have roared back, battling through the grueling African qualifiers and Inter-confederation playoffs to secure their spot in 2026, marking a triumphant return and showcasing their renewed strength.
Discover the official DR Congo squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Explore player profiles, positions, and key stats for each member of the team as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
Chancel Mbemba Mangulu
Defender
Aug 8, 1994
Edouard Kayembe Kayembe
Midfielder
Jun 3, 1998
Cédric Bakambu
Attacker
Apr 11, 1991
Meschack Elia Lina
Midfielder
Aug 6, 1997
Théo Bongonda Mbul'Ofeko Batomboat
Midfielder
Nov 20, 1995
Fuka-Arthur Masuaku Kawela
Defender
Nov 7, 1993
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Defender
Nov 26, 1997
Axel Tuanzebe
Defender
Nov 14, 1997
Yoane Wissa
Attacker
Sep 3, 1996
Simon Bokoté Banza
Attacker
Aug 13, 1996
Joris Kayembe Ditu
Defender
Aug 8, 1994
Samuel Moutoussamy
Midfielder
Aug 12, 1996
Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
Goalkeeper
Aug 1, 1994
Charles Monginda Pickel
Midfielder
May 15, 1997
Nathanaël Mbuku
Midfielder
Mar 16, 2002
Fiston Kalala Mayele
Attacker
Jun 24, 1994
Brian Kibambe Cipenga
Attacker
Mar 11, 1998
Matthieu Luka Epolo
Goalkeeper
Jan 15, 2005
Noah Junior Sadiki
Midfielder
Dec 17, 2004
Ngal'ayel Mukau
Midfielder
Nov 3, 2004
Meet the coaching staff behind DR Congo’s World Cup 2026 campaign. Learn about the head coach, assistant coaches, and support team who are responsible for preparing the squad and leading them on the path to glory.
Sébastien Serge Louis Desabre
Birthday:
Aug 2, 1976
Nationality:
France
Otis N'Goma Kondi
Birthday:
Dec 22, 1965
Nationality:
Congo
Explore the most recent matches played by DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Get insights into match results, key moments, and player performances.
Congo DR vs Jamaica
1 : 0
Mar 31, 2026 • World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs
Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
Congo DR vs Bermuda
2 : 0
Mar 25, 2026 • Friendlies
Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara
Algeria vs Congo DR
1 : 0
Jan 6, 2026 • Africa Cup of Nations
Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat
Botswana vs Congo DR
0 : 3
Dec 30, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Al-Barid Stadium, Rabat
Senegal vs Congo DR
1 : 1
Dec 27, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Stade Ibn-Batouta, Tanger
Congo DR vs Benin
1 : 0
Dec 23, 2025 • Africa Cup of Nations
Al-Barid Stadium, Rabat
Congo DR vs Zambia
2 : 0
Dec 16, 2025 • Friendlies
Nigeria vs Congo DR
1 : 1
Nov 16, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Africa
Stade Prince Moulay Hassan, Rabat
Cameroon vs Congo DR
0 : 1
Nov 13, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Africa
Al Barid Stadium, Rabat
Congo DR vs Sudan
1 : 0
Oct 14, 2025 • World Cup - Qualification Africa
Stade des Martyrs, Kinshasa
Follow DR Congo’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026, from the qualification process to their performance in the tournament. See how they secured their spot and what challenges they faced along the way.
Played
Qualification matches played
Won
Matches won
Drawn
Matches drawn
Lost
Matches lost
Goals For
Total goals scored
Goals Against
Total goals conceded
Goal Difference
GF minus GA
Points
3 per win, 1 per draw
Road to WC
Match | Date | MatchUp | Stadium | City | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jun 4, 2022 | Congo DR vs Gabon | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 0:1 |
2 | Jun 8, 2022 | Sudan vs Congo DR | Al-Hilal Stadium | Umm Durman | 2:1 |
3 | Mar 24, 2023 | Congo DR vs Mauritania | Stade du TP Mazembe | Lubumbashi | 3:1 |
4 | Mar 29, 2023 | Mauritania vs Congo DR | Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya | Nouakchott | 1:1 |
5 | Jun 18, 2023 | Gabon vs Congo DR | Stade de Franceville | Franceville | 0:2 |
6 | Sep 9, 2023 | Congo DR vs Sudan | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 2:0 |
7 | Nov 15, 2023 | Congo DR vs Mauritania | Stade des Martyrs | Kinshasa | 2:0 |
8 | Nov 19, 2023 | Sudan vs Congo DR | Martyrs of February Stadium | Benghazi | 1:0 |
9 | Jun 6, 2024 | Senegal vs Congo DR | Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade | Diamniadio | 1:1 |
10 | Jun 9, 2024 | Congo DR vs Togo | Stade des Martyrs | Kinshasa | 1:0 |
11 | Sep 6, 2024 | Congo DR vs Guinea | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 1:0 |
12 | Sep 9, 2024 | Ethiopia vs Congo DR | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium | Dar-es-Salaam | 0:2 |
13 | Oct 10, 2024 | Congo DR vs Tanzania | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 1:0 |
14 | Oct 15, 2024 | Tanzania vs Congo DR | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium | Dar-es-Salaam | 0:2 |
15 | Nov 16, 2024 | Guinea vs Congo DR | Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara | Abidjan | 1:0 |
16 | Nov 19, 2024 | Congo DR vs Ethiopia | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 1:2 |
17 | Dec 21, 2024 | Chad vs Congo DR | Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara | Abidjan | 1:1 |
18 | Dec 28, 2024 | Congo DR vs Chad | Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte | Kinshasa | 3:1 |
19 | Mar 21, 2025 | Congo DR vs South Sudan | Stade des Martyrs | Kinshasa | 1:0 |
20 | Mar 25, 2025 | Mauritania vs Congo DR | Nouadhibou Municipal Stadium | Nouadhibou | 0:2 |
21 | Sep 5, 2025 | South Sudan vs Congo DR | Juba Stadium | Juba | 1:4 |
22 | Sep 9, 2025 | Congo DR vs Senegal | Stade des Martyrs | Kinshasa | 2:3 |
23 | Oct 10, 2025 | Togo vs Congo DR | 0:1 | ||
24 | Oct 14, 2025 | Congo DR vs Sudan | Stade des Martyrs | Kinshasa | 1:0 |
25 | Nov 13, 2025 | Cameroon vs Congo DR | Al Barid Stadium | Rabat | 0:1 |
DR Congo will play its World Cup 2026 matches in the following stadiums across North America. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere and experience for fans, with state-of-the-art facilities and passionate local support. Check the schedule to see which stadiums will host DR Congo’s group stage and potential knockout matches.
FIFA is employing a dynamic pricing model, so prices can go up or down depending on demand. Due to this, there is no specific price point as yet. Fans can expect prices to vary across tournament phases and matches. As a result, the lowest official stadium prices, for example, are anticipated to start from around $60, while premium hospitality packages can run up to $7,875.
All tickets are digital tickets through the official FIFA Ticketing App.
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You can buy tickets for multiple matches. FIFA allows up to 4 tickets per match and a total of 40 tickets per FIFA account.
There's no predicting the future participants in advance. But if your favorite team doesn't make the cut, you can just resell your tickets on Ticombo.
A total of 104 matches will take place.
The tickets are non-refundable, but FIFA has its own official resale platform.
You can use live chat or call during official business hours, or send an email.
Yes, standard entry and visa requirements for the host countries still apply. In some cases, holding a valid World Cup ticket may offer priority visa processing, depending on the country’s regulations.
48 teams will participate.
All FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets are delivered digitally through the official FIFA Ticketing App.
You are able to buy tickets at any time. We recommend buying them well in advance of match day. This ensures availability and allows you to enjoy the event without any last-minute stress.
If you purchase multiple tickets from the same listing on Ticombo, the tickets will always be seated together.
In some cases, tickets may be delivered before they are officially available in the app. To ensure seats remain together, all tickets from the same order should be sent to one single email address.
Once tickets are available in the app, the main recipient can forward the tickets to other guests. If tickets are delivered early to different email addresses, seating together cannot be ensured once they are released in the app.
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