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DR Congo

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

Team History & Profile

DR Congo is a national football team competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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 squad photo for DR Congo, goalkeeper, jersey number 1. Lionel Mpasi DC Motema Pembe
4 CB Chancel Mbemba squad photo for DR Congo, center back, jersey number 4. Chancel Mbemba Marseille
5 CB Christian Luyindama squad photo for DR Congo, center back, jersey number 5. Christian Luyindama Galatasaray
2 RB Glody Ngonda squad photo for DR Congo, right back, jersey number 2. Glody Ngonda Young Boys
3 LB Arthur Masuaku squad photo for DR Congo, left back, jersey number 3. Arthur Masuaku Besiktas
6 CM Samuel Moutoussamy squad photo for DR Congo, central midfielder, jersey number 6. Samuel Moutoussamy Nantes
8 CM Gaël Kakuta squad photo for DR Congo, central midfielder, jersey number 8. Gaël Kakuta RC Lens
10 FW Cédric Bakambu squad photo for DR Congo, forward, jersey number 10. Cédric Bakambu Betis
7 RW Yannick Bolasie squad photo for DR Congo, right winger, jersey number 7. Yannick Bolasie Cruzeiro
9 LW Jonathan Bamba squad photo for DR Congo, left winger, jersey number 9. Jonathan Bamba Celta Vigo
11 FW Silas Katompa squad photo for DR Congo, forward, jersey number 11. Silas Katompa Stuttgart
14 CM Chancel Mangulu squad photo for DR Congo, central midfielder, jersey number 14. Chancel Mangulu TP Mazembe
12 GK Joël Kiassumbua squad photo for DR Congo, goalkeeper, jersey number 12. Joël Kiassumbua Eupen
15 FW Ben Malango squad photo for DR Congo, forward, jersey number 15. Ben Malango Raja CA
20 FW Fiston Mayele squad photo for DR Congo, forward, jersey number 20. Fiston Mayele Pyramids
13 RW Meschack Elia squad photo for DR Congo, right winger, jersey number 13. Meschack Elia Young Boys

DR Congo Legends

  • ★ National Pioneers
  • ★ Historic Squad Members

DR Congo Matches

Group K Match 62
DR Congo
DR Congo
VS
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
📅 June 14, 2026
Group K Match 64
DR Congo
DR Congo
VS
Colombia
Colombia
📅 June 19, 2026
Group K Match 65
DR Congo
DR Congo
VS
Portugal
Portugal
📅 June 26, 2026