World Cup 2026 · Group K
DR Congo
NRG Stadium
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FIFA Ranking
as of Apr 2026
1
World Cup Appearances
Group stage
Best Finish
1974
Last Appearance
Group stage
Group Stage Schedule
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| # | Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M23 | Wed, Jun 17 | 5:00 PM UTC | Portugal | Houston NRG Stadium |
| M48 | Wed, Jun 24 | 2:00 AM UTC | Colombia | Guadalajara Estadio Akron |
| M72 | Sat, Jun 27 | 11:30 PM UTC | Uzbekistan | Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
If DR Congo Advances…
Potential host cities and match numbers for each knockout round.
How 3rd-place qualification works
After the group stage, all 12 third-place finishers are ranked together by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. The top 8 advance to the Round of 32 — finishing best among 3rd-place teams does not earn a better slot or path, it just confirms qualification.
Which specific R32 match they play in is determined by a FIFA bracket table based on which 8 groups produced the qualifying teams — not by how they ranked among 3rd-place finishers. That means the exact city and match number can't be known until all group stage matches are complete.
The scenarios below show every possible R32 slot for DR Congo if they qualify as a 3rd-place team. Once the group stage ends, exactly one of these will apply.
Paths and match numbers are based on the official bracket. Actual results will vary.
Planning to Attend?
Full neighborhood guides, stadiums, food spots, and transit info.
Squad
Official rosters are due June 2. We'll update this page once confirmed by FIFA.
| Goalkeepers | ||
| Timothy Fayulu | Age 26 | Noah |
| Lionel Mpasi | Age 31 | Le Havre |
| Defenders | ||
| Arthur Masuaku | Age 32 | Lens |
| Joris Kayembe | Age 31 | Genk |
| Gédéon Kalulu | Age 28 | Aris Limassol |
| Dylan Batubinsika | Age 30 | AEL |
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | Age 28 | West Ham United |
| Chancel Mbemba | Age 31 | Genk |
| Axel Tuanzebe | Age 28 | Burnley |
| Midfielders | ||
| Matthieu Epolo | Age 21 | Standard Liège |
| Noah Sadiki | Age 21 | Sunderland |
| Steve Kapuadi | Age 28 | Widzew Łódź |
| Gaël Kakuta | Age 34 | AEL |
| Aaron Tshibola | Age 31 | Kilmarnock |
| Charles Pickel | Age 29 | Espanyol |
| Ngal'ayel Mukau | Age 21 | Lille |
| Edo Kayembe | Age 28 | Watford |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | Age 29 | Atromitos |
| Brian Cipenga | Age 28 | Castellón |
| Nathanael Mbuku | Age 24 | Montpellier |
| Simon Banza | Age 29 | Al Jazira |
| Forwards | ||
| Theo Bongonda | Age 30 | Spartak Moscow |
| Fiston Mayele | Age 31 | Pyramids |
| Meschack Elia | Age 28 | Alanyaspor |
| Cédric Bakambu | Age 35 | Real Betis |
| Yoane Wissa | Age 29 | Newcastle United |