WC2026 Updates

DR Congo

Group KFIFA ranking #56CAFCOD

First World Cup since 1974 (as Zaire)

Profile

Fifty-two years after Zaire became sub-Saharan Africa's first World Cup team, DR Congo are back — via a nerveless intercontinental play-off run. The Leopards' rise under Sébastien Desabre has electrified one of Africa's most passionate footballing nations.

DR Congo fixtures

Players to watch

  • Yoane Wissa

    Forward · Newcastle United

  • Cédric Bakambu

    Forward · Real Betis

  • Chancel Mbemba

    Defender · LOSC Lille

Group K table

Group K

Top 2 advance · best 3rds may qualify
TeamPGDPts
1Portugal000
2Colombia000
3Uzbekistan000
4DR Congo000