🇨🇩 Congo DR World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Congo DR's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group K, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code COD
The Leopards arrive via FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 1, bringing Central African athleticism and a squad built around European-based forwards who can stretch lines in the expanded 48-team format. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Congo DR travel with 26 players in Group K, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group K is headlined by Portugal and Colombia. DR Congo likely need a result against Uzbekistan plus a draw against one favourite to stay alive for the eight best third-place teams. Sebastiensebastien Serge Louis Desabre leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-2-3-1 with rapid wide forwards, physical midfield duels and direct transitions when the first press is beaten.
Survived Intercontinental Playoff 1 (Congo DR, Jamaica, New Caledonia) to fill the Group K slot beside Portugal and Colombia. 1974 as Zaire. group stage; no appearance under the DR Congo name. FIFA's published shirt names include CIPENGA, KAKUTA, ELIA and BAKAMBU among the 26 call-ups. 5 players were listed with French clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 MPASI (Le Havre AC (FRA)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. European technical control vs Congolese pace. DR Congo must win midfield duels and protect rest defence. Round of 32 as a bold target; beating Portugal or Colombia once would announce DR Congo as a serious underdog.
Congo DR squad snapshot
- Nation
- Congo DR 🇨🇩
- FIFA code
- COD
- Players
- 26
- Group
- K
- Group rivals
- Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Sebastiensebastien Serge Louis Desabre
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- MPASI (Le Havre AC (FRA))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 8 DF · 8 MF · 7 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Yoane Wissa — key figure in Congo DR's tournament plans
- Cédric Bakambu — key figure in Congo DR's tournament plans
- Chadrac Akolo — key figure in Congo DR's tournament plans
- Arthur Masuaku — key figure in Congo DR's tournament plans
Tactical identity
4-2-3-1 with rapid wide forwards, physical midfield duels and direct transitions when the first press is beaten.
Qualification path
Survived Intercontinental Playoff 1 (Congo DR, Jamaica, New Caledonia) to fill the Group K slot beside Portugal and Colombia.
Recent World Cups
1974 as Zaire — group stage; no appearance under the DR Congo name.
Knockout outlook
Round of 32 as a bold target; beating Portugal or Colombia once would announce DR Congo as a serious underdog.
Group K opponents
- Portugal — European technical control vs Congolese pace — DR Congo must win midfield duels and protect rest defence.
- Uzbekistan — Central Asian debutants — the fixture DR Congo cannot afford to lose if knockout football is the goal.
- Colombia — James Rodríguez-era creativity and South American grit — a six-pointer for second place.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Congo DR's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many Leopards did DR Congo register after the intercontinental playoff?
DR Congo (COD) secured Playoff 1 and listed 26 players on 2026-06-03. They enter Group K with Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan, and FIFA's official sheet with African and European-based call-ups is published above.
Who is Congo DR's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Sebastiensebastien Serge Louis Desabre (France) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-2-3-1 with rapid wide forwards, physical midfield duels and direct transitions when the first press is beaten.
Who does Congo DR play in the 2026 World Cup group stage?
Congo DR face Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K. Group K is headlined by Portugal and Colombia. DR Congo likely need a result against Uzbekistan plus a draw against one favourite to stay alive for the eight best third-place teams. European technical control vs Congolese pace. DR Congo must win midfield duels and protect rest defence.
Where is the full Congo DR World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Congo DR squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Congo DR's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.