DR Congo
Group KELO 1500
DR Congo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DR Congo are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Their campaign begins on June 17, 2026 against Portugal. Group K presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 1500, DR Congo enter the tournament as an emerging force looking to make their mark on the global stage. Follow DR Congo's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.
Head Coach
S. Desabre
France · Age 49
Squad
Goalkeepers
21M. EpoloAge 20
16T. FayuluAge 26
1L. MpasiAge 31
Defenders
5D. BatubinsikaAge 29
15R. BushiriAge 26
3S. KapuadiAge 27
12J. KayembeAge 31
11A. MasuakuAge 32
22C. MbembaAge 31
4A. TuanzebeAge 28
2A. Wan-BissakaAge 28
Midfielders
5E. KayembeAge 27
9B. CipengaAge 27
8S. MoutoussamyAge 29
6N. MukauAge 21
18C. PickelAge 28
14N. SadikiAge 21
Forwards
17C. BakambuAge 34
23S. BanzaAge 29
10T. BongondaAge 30
13M. EliaAge 28
19F. MayeleAge 31
7N. MbukuAge 23
20Y. WissaAge 29
24 players in squad
Matches
Model Rating
1500
ELO Rating
0.80
Attack
1.18
Defense
Group K Standings
Group details →| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal |
| 2 | Colombia |
| 3 | DR Congo |
| 4 | Uzbekistan |