Congo DR World Cup 2026 Team Guide: Squad, Fixtures, Group K and Results
Congo DR enter World Cup 2026 in Group K. This team guide brings together the official squad list, group-stage fixtures, match result tracker and key storylines for readers following Congo DR throughout the tournament.
Official squad list
| No. | Pos | Player | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | MPASI Lionel | Le Havre AC (FRA) | 0 | |
| 2 | DF | WAN-BISSAKA Aaron | West Ham United FC (ENG) | 0 | |
| 3 | DF | KAPUADI Steve | Widzew Łódź (POL) | 0 | |
| 4 | DF | TUANZEBE Axel | Burnley FC (ENG) | 1 | |
| 5 | DF | BATUBINSIKA Dylan | AEL FC (GRE) | 1 | |
| 6 | MF | MUKAU Ngalayel | Lille OSC (FRA) | 0 | |
| 7 | MF | MBUKU Nathanael | Montpellier HSC (FRA) | 2 | |
| 8 | MF | MOUTOUSSAMY Samuel | Atromitos FC (GRE) | 0 | |
| 9 | FW | CIPENGA Brian | CD Castellón (ESP) | 0 | |
| 10 | MF | BONGONDA Theo | FC Spartak Moscow (RUS) | 7 | |
| 11 | FW | KAKUTA Gael | AEL FC (GRE) | 5 | |
| 12 | DF | KAYEMBE Joris | KRC Genk (BEL) | 1 | |
| 13 | FW | ELIA Meschack | Alanyaspor (TUR) | 12 | |
| 14 | MF | SADIKI Noah | Sunderland AFC (ENG) | 0 | |
| 15 | MF | TSHIBOLA Aaron | Kilmarnock FC (SCO) | 1 | |
| 16 | GK | FAYULU Timothy | FC Noah (ARM) | 0 | |
| 17 | FW | BAKAMBU Cedric | Real Betis (ESP) | 21 | |
| 18 | MF | PICKEL Charles | RCD Espanyol (ESP) | 1 | |
| 19 | FW | MAYELE Fiston | Pyramids FC (EGY) | 5 | |
| 20 | FW | WISSA Yoane | Newcastle United FC (ENG) | 8 | |
| 21 | GK | EPOLO Matthieu | Standard Liège (BEL) | 0 | |
| 22 | DF | MBEMBA Chancel | Lille OSC (FRA) | 7 | |
| 23 | FW | BANZA Simon | Al Jazira (UAE) | 2 | |
| 24 | DF | KALULU Gedeon | Aris Limassol FC (CYP) | 0 | |
| 25 | MF | KAYEMBE Edo | Watford FC (ENG) | 2 | |
| 26 | DF | MASUAKU Arthur | RC Lens (FRA) | 4 |
Players to watch
- BAKAMBU Cedric — FW，Real Betis (ESP)，21 caps
- ELIA Meschack — FW，Alanyaspor (TUR)，12 caps
- WISSA Yoane — FW，Newcastle United FC (ENG)，8 caps
- BONGONDA Theo — MF，FC Spartak Moscow (RUS)，7 caps
Fixtures and result tracker
| Date | Match | Group | Kick-off | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Portugal vs Congo DR | K | 13:00 EDT | Scheduled — result to be updated |
| June 23, 2026 | Colombia vs Congo DR | K | 22:00 EDT | Scheduled — result to be updated |
| June 27, 2026 | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | K | 19:30 EDT | Scheduled — result to be updated |
Group outlook
Congo DR compete in Group K. Confirmed results are reflected in the group standings and qualification scenarios.
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