DR Congo have a heavy group-stage travel route of about 3,658 km, ending with a 2,367 km trip and two-hour time-zone move from Guadalajara to Atlanta.
DR Congo
Returning after 52-year absence · CAF · 2nd World Cup appearance · Group K
Featured facts
DR Congo are the only non-debuting team at the 2026 World Cup yet to score a World Cup goal. As Zaire in 1974, they lost all three matches with a 0-14 goal difference.
DR Congo have failed to score in each of their last 3 World Cup matches.
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DR Congo have lost their last 3 World Cup matches, conceding 14 goals.
DR Congo have conceded in each of their last 3 World Cup matches, letting in 14 goals in total.
DR Congo have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 international matches, scoring 6 goals at the other end.
2026 Fixtures
World Cup record
2
World Cup appearances
Best result: Group stage
3
matches played
0 won · 0 drawn · 3 lost
-14
goal difference
0 scored · 14 conceded
Recent World Cups
All-time top scorers
No World Cup goal scorers recorded yet for DR Congo.
Team profile
DR Congo have never progressed beyond the group stage at the World Cup.
DR Congo have an average squad age of 28.5 at the 2026 World Cup.
2026 Squad
| # | Name | Birthdate (Age) | Club | WC Apps | WC Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel MpasiG | 1 Aug 1994(31) | Le Havre | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aaron Wan-BissakaD | 26 Nov 1997(28) | West Ham United | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Steve KapuadiD | 30 Apr 1998(28) | Widzew Łódź | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Axel TuanzebeD | 14 Nov 1997(28) | Burnley | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Dylan BatubinsikaD | 15 Feb 1996(30) | AEL | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Ngal'ayel MukauM | 3 Nov 2004(21) | Lille | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Nathanaël MbukuM | 16 Mar 2002(24) | Montpellier | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Samuel MoutoussamyM | 12 Aug 1996(29) | Atromitos | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Brian CipengaF | 11 Mar 1998(28) | Castellón | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Théo BongondaM | 20 Nov 1995(30) | Spartak Moscow | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Gaël KakutaF | 21 Jun 1991(34) | AEL | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Joris KayembeD | 8 Aug 1994(31) | Genk | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Meschak EliaF | 6 Aug 1997(28) | Alanyaspor | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Noah SadikiM | 17 Dec 2004(21) | Sunderland | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Aaron TshibolaM | 2 Jan 1995(31) | Kilmarnock | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Timothy FayuluG | 24 Jul 1999(26) | Noah | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cédric BakambuF | 11 Apr 1991(35) | Real Betis | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Charles PickelM | 15 May 1997(29) | Espanyol | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Fiston MayeleF | 24 Jun 1994(31) | Pyramids | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Yoane WissaF | 3 Sept 1996(29) | Newcastle United | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Matthieu EpoloG | 15 Jan 2005(21) | Standard Liège | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Chancel MbembaD | 8 Aug 1994(31) | Lille | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Simon BanzaF | 13 Aug 1996(29) | Al Jazira | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Gédéon KaluluD | 29 Aug 1997(28) | Aris Limassol | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Edo KayembeM | 3 Jun 1998(28) | Watford | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Arthur MasuakuD | 7 Nov 1993(32) | Lens | 0 | 0 |