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CAF · Group K · FIFA Ranking #46

Final   DR Congo Announced May 18, 2026 · 26 players
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Team Info

FIFA CodeCOD
Coach Sébastien Desabre
ConfederationCAF
GroupGroup K
FIFA Ranking#46

Group Teams

Portugal Portugal #5 Colombia Colombia #13 DR Congo DR Congo #46 Uzbekistan Uzbekistan #50

Match Schedule

Portugal Portugal 1 - 1 DR Congo DR Congo
Jun 17, 2026 13:00 ET NRG Stadium, Houston
Colombia Colombia 1 - 0 DR Congo DR Congo
Jun 23, 2026 22:00 ET Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
DR Congo DR Congo 3 - 1 Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Jun 27, 2026 19:30 ET Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
England England 2 - 1 DR Congo DR Congo
Jul 01, 2026 12:00 ET Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

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Tournament Outlook

DR Congo make their World Cup return after a 52-year absence, fueled by a talented squad and their 2024 AFCON semi-final run. Chancel Mbemba and Cédric Bakambu lead a well-organized team.

Key Players

Chancel Mbemba
DF Lille
Cédric Bakambu
FW Real Betis
Yoane Wissa
FW Newcastle United