DR Congo

CAF • المدرب: Sébastien Desabre • Formation: 4-3-3

الفريق History & Profile

The DR Congo national football team, recognised by FIFA as Congo DR and by CAF as DR Congo, represents the Democratic Republic of the Congo in men's international football and it is controlled by the Congolese Association Football Federation. They are nicknamed Les Léopards, meaning The Leopards. The team is a member of FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-3-3

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Sébastien Desabre

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging DR Congo's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Lionel Mpasi	DC Motema Pembe
4	CB	Chancel Mbemba	Marseille
5	CB	Christian Luyindama	Galatasaray
2	RB	Glody Ngonda	Young Boys
3	LB	Arthur Masuaku	Besiktas
6	CM	Samuel Moutoussamy	Nantes
8	CM	Gaël Kakuta	RC Lens
10	FW	Cédric Bakambu	Betis
7	RW	Yannick Bolasie	Cruzeiro
9	LW	Jonathan Bamba	Celta Vigo
11	FW	Silas Katompa	Stuttgart
14	CM	Chancel Mangulu	TP Mazembe
12	GK	Joël Kiassumbua	Eupen
15	FW	Ben Malango	Raja CA
20	FW	Fiston Mayele	Pyramids
13	RW	Meschack Elia	Young Boys