DR Congo

COD

DR Congo enter Group K at the 2026 World Cup against Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan. Led by head coach DESABRE Sebastien, this page tracks their FIFA-confirmed 26-player squad and their opening match at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Team profile

Teams: DR CongoFIFA: CODHead coach: DESABRE SebastienStatus: FIFA-confirmed final squad

Team schedule

Match 23Group stageGroup KFT

PORPortugal1 - 1CODDR Congo

Your timeUTC17:00Wed, Jun 17, 2026

Host time12:00 · Wed, Jun 17, 2026

VenueNRG Stadium · Houston

Match 48Group stageGroup KFT

COLColombia1 - 0CODDR Congo

Your timeUTC02:00Wed, Jun 24, 2026

Host time20:00 · Tue, Jun 23, 2026

VenueEstadio Akron · Guadalajara

Match 72Group stageGroup KFT

CODDR Congo3 - 1UZBUzbekistan

Your timeUTC23:30Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Host time19:30 · Sat, Jun 27, 2026

VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta

Match 80Round of 32FT

ENGEngland2 - 1CODDR Congo

Your timeUTC16:00Wed, Jul 01, 2026

Host time12:00 · Wed, Jul 01, 2026

VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta

Squad and statistics

Goalkeepers (3)

Lionel Nzau Mp Asi

GK · Le Havre AC (FRA)

DOB: 01/08/1994
Height: 182 cm
Source: FIFA

Timothy Bruce Munzoko Fayulu

GK · FC Noah (ARM)

DOB: 24/07/1999
Height: 192 cm
Source: FIFA

Matthieu Luka Epolo

GK · Standard Liège (BEL)

DOB: 15/01/2005
Height: 183 cm
Source: FIFA

Defenders (8)

Wan Bissaka

DF · West Ham United FC (ENG)

DOB: 26/11/1997
Height: 183 cm
Source: FIFA

Steve Nkanu Kapuadi

DF · Widzew Łódź (POL)

DOB: 30/04/1998
Height: 196 cm
Source: FIFA

Axel Tuanzebe

DF · Burnley FC (ENG)

DOB: 14/11/1997
Height: 188 cm
Source: FIFA

Dylan Buduka Batubinsika

DF · AEL FC (GRE)

DOB: 15/02/1996
Height: 185 cm
Source: FIFA

Joris Kayembe-Ditu

DF · KRC Genk (BEL)

DOB: 08/08/1994
Height: 180 cm
Source: FIFA

Mangulu Chancel Mbemba

DF · Lille OSC (FRA)

DOB: 08/08/1994
Height: 182 cm
Source: FIFA

Gédéon Tchingoma Kyatengwa Kalulu

DF · Aris Limassol FC (CYP)

DOB: 29/08/1997
Height: 178 cm
Source: FIFA

Arthur Fuka Masuaku Kawela

DF · RC Lens (FRA)

DOB: 07/11/1993
Height: 179 cm
Source: FIFA

Midfielders (8)

Ngal’ayel Mukau

MF · Lille OSC (FRA)

DOB: 03/11/2004
Height: 186 cm
Source: FIFA

Nathanaël Mbuku

MF · Montpellier HSC (FRA)

DOB: 16/03/2002
Height: 170 cm
Source: FIFA

Samuel Alain Moutoussamy

MF · Atromitos FC (GRE)

DOB: 12/08/1996
Height: 176 cm
Source: FIFA

Theo Mbulofeko Batombo Bongonda

MF · FC Spartak Moscow (RUS)

DOB: 20/11/1995
Height: 176 cm
Source: FIFA

Noah Junior Sadiki

MF · Sunderland AFC (ENG)

DOB: 17/12/2004
Height: 165 cm
Source: FIFA

Tshibola Aaron

MF · Kilmarnock FC (SCO)

DOB: 02/01/1995
Height: 184 cm
Source: FIFA

Charles Monginda Pickel

MF · RCD Espanyol (ESP)

DOB: 15/05/1997
Height: 187 cm
Source: FIFA

Edo Kayembe Kayembe

MF · Watford FC (ENG)

DOB: 03/06/1998
Height: 183 cm
Source: FIFA

Forwards (7)

Kibambe Brian Cipenga

FW · CD Castellón (ESP)

DOB: 11/03/1998
Height: 172 cm
Source: FIFA

Mambenga Gaël Roméo Kakuta

FW · AEL FC (GRE)

DOB: 21/06/1991
Height: 174 cm
Source: FIFA

Meschack Lina Elia

FW · Alanyaspor (TUR)

DOB: 06/08/1997
Height: 173 cm
Source: FIFA

Cedric Bakambu

FW · Real Betis (ESP)

DOB: 11/04/1991
Height: 182 cm
Source: FIFA

Mayele Fiston Kalala

FW · Pyramids FC (EGY)

DOB: 24/06/1994
Height: 185 cm
Source: FIFA

Yoane Wissa

FW · Newcastle United FC (ENG)

DOB: 03/09/1996
Height: 176 cm
Source: FIFA

Simon Bokote Banza

FW · Al Jazira (UAE)

DOB: 13/08/1996
Height: 189 cm
Source: FIFA