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DR Congo — World Cup 2026
Group K · Model Elo 1800 · Founded 1948 · Stade des Martyrs
DR Congo are in Group K. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1800, reaching the knockout stage 100% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 4 group-stage fixtures.
About DR Congo
DR Congo are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group K. The national side was founded in 1948. They play home matches at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, Congo DR, which seats 80,000.
- Founded: 1948
- Home stadium: Stade des Martyrs (capacity 80,000)
- Based in: Kinshasa, Congo DR
Squad (27)
Goalkeepers
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1. Matthieu Epolo · Goalkeeper · age 21 · Standard Liège -
16. Timothy Fayulu · Goalkeeper · age 26 · Noah -
77. Lionel Mpasi · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Le Havre
Defenders
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2. Gédéon Kalulu · Right-Back · age 28 · Aris Limassol -
6. Axel Tuanzebe · Centre-Back · age 28 · Burnley -
18. Chancel Mbemba · Centre-Back · age 31 · Lille -
18. Joris Kayembe · Left-Back · age 31 · Genk -
27. Arthur Masuaku · Left-Back · age 32 · Lens -
28. Dylan Batubinsika · Centre-Back · age 30 · AEL -
29. Aaron Wan-Bissaka · Right-Back · age 29 · West Ham United -
53. Steve Kapuadi · Centre-Back · age 28 · Widzew Łódź
Midfielders
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5. Gaël Kakuta · Attacking Midfield · age 35 · AEL -
12. Meschak Elia · Attacking Midfield · age 28 · Alanyaspor -
17. Ngal'ayel Mukau · Defensive Midfield · age 21 · Lille -
18. Charles Pickel · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Espanyol -
27. Noah Sadiki · Central Midfield · age 21 · Sunderland -
36. Aaron Tshibola · Midfielder · age 31 · Kilmarnock -
39. Edo Kayembe · Defensive Midfield · age 27 · Watford -
92. Samuel Moutoussamy · Central Midfield · age 29 · Atromitos
Forwards
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7. Nathanaël Mbuku · Left Wing · age 24 · Montpellier -
9. Yoane Wissa · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Newcastle United -
9. Simon Banza · Centre-Forward · age 29 · Al Jazira -
9. Fiston Mayele · Centre-Forward · age 32 · Pyramids -
11. Cédric Bakambu · Centre-Forward · age 35 · Real Betis -
16. Brian Cipenga · Left Wing · age 28 · Castellón -
77. Theo Bongonda · Right Winger · age 30 · Spartak Moscow
Staff
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Sébastien Desabre · Manager · age 49 · DR Congo
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
DR Congo have played 528 internationals since 1948, winning 207 for a 39.2% win rate (207W 145D 176L, 784 goals for / 632 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 1W 1D 5L from 7 matches.
Recent form
- L vs England 1–2 · 2026-07-01 · FIFA World Cup
- W vs Uzbekistan 3–1 · 2026-06-27 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Colombia 0–1 · 2026-06-23 · FIFA World Cup
- D vs Portugal 1–1 · 2026-06-17 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Chile 1–2 · 2026-06-09
- D vs Denmark 0–0 · 2026-06-03
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
DR Congo's Top World Cup Scorers
- Yoane Wissa — 3 World Cup goals
- Fiston Mayele — 1 World Cup goal
- Brian Cipenga — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group K Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is DR Congo in at the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo are in Group K.
What are DR Congo's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives DR Congo a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1800.
When was the DR Congo national football team founded?
1948.
Where do DR Congo play their home matches?
At the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, Congo DR (capacity 80,000).
What is DR Congo's all-time record?
DR Congo have played 528 internationals, winning 207 (39.2%). At the World Cup they have 1 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats from 7 matches.