Congo-DRSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group KSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup 2026(K)2026 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
 Africa Cup of Nations(D)2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group K in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 2Qualification |  Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 5 |
| 3Qualification |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 4Qualification |  Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
West Ham
3
Legia Warszawa
4
Burnley
5
Larisa
12
Genk
22
Lille
24
Aris
26
LensMidfielders
6Lille
7
Montpellier
8
Atromitos
10Congo DR
14
Sunderland
15
Kilmarnock
18
Espanyol
25
WatfordForwards
9
Castellón
11
Sakaryaspor
13
Alanyaspor
17
Real Betis
19
Pyramids FC
20
Newcastle
23
Al-JaziraKey Players
Advanced Team Statistics
Average over the last 4 matches
Recent Results
World Cup 2026
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History of the DR Congo national team
Founding and Early Years
The DR Congo national team, nicknamed "the Leopards," is governed by the Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA), founded in 1919. As Zaire, they became in 1974 the very first Sub-Saharan African nation to qualify for a World Cup.
Team Evolution
After decades away from the world spotlight, the Congolese national team patiently rebuilt its football to reconnect with major international competitions.
Great Managers
Sébastien Desabre, the French head coach, leads the Leopards and guided them to their historic return to the World Cup in 2026, 47 years after their only previous appearance.
Iconic Players
Chancel Mbemba, the current captain and the Leopards' most-capped player in history, embodies the generation that brought the country back to the World Cup.
Major Achievements
DR Congo have won two Africa Cup of Nations titles (1968 as Congo-Kinshasa, 1974 as Zaire). The first Sub-Saharan African nation to ever qualify for a World Cup in 1974, they sealed their return to the tournament 47 years later in 2026, reaching the Round of 16 before losing to England (1-2).
The Team Today
Under Sébastien Desabre, DR Congo rank among the respected nations of the African continent in the FIFA World Ranking, buoyed by their successful return to the world stage.
Overall record
Based on the last 10 matches played
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No recent arrivals recorded.
Congo DR News
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Frequently asked questions
When is Congo DR's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Congo DR's current standing?+
Congo DR are currently 3 in World Cup 2026 with 4 points.
How many AFCON titles has DR Congo won?+
Two: 1968 as Congo-Kinshasa, and 1974 as Zaire.
Who is DR Congo's captain?+
Chancel Mbemba, the Leopards' most-capped player in history.
How did DR Congo's 2026 World Cup end?+
They were eliminated in the Round of 16 by England (1-2).
Had DR Congo ever qualified for the World Cup before 2026?+
Yes, as Zaire in 1974, the first Sub-Saharan African nation to do so.
Who is DR Congo's current head coach?+
Sébastien Desabre, the French head coach.