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π¨π© DR Congo π¨π© β FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide
Group Group K Confederation CAF FIFA Ranking #78 Head Coach SΓ©bastien Desabre Formation 4-3-3
DR Congo brings CAF flair and intensity to the 2026 World Cup. Watch out for Chancel Mbemba (DF, Olympique de Marseille) β one of the most dangerous players in their group. As one of 48 nations competing on the biggest stage in sports, they're here to prove a point.
Squad
#
Player
Club
Age
1
JoΓ«l Kiassumbua
Anorthosis Famagusta
33
12
Parfait Mandanda
Stade de Reims
33
13
Lionel Mpasi
TP Mazembe
28
2
Michael Tshibuabua
TP Mazembe
28
3
Arthur Masuaku
BeΕiktaΕ
32
4
Chancel Mbemba
Olympique de Marseille
31
5
Christian Luyindama
Al-Ahly
29
6
Merveille Bokadi
CS Sfaxien
33
14
Joris Kayembe
OGC Nice
28
15
Ngimbi Kimbangu
TP Mazembe
28
16
Elia Meschack
TP Mazembe
29
8
Jonathan Buatu
Charleroi
28
10
Paul-JosΓ© Mpoku
TP Mazembe
34
17
GaΓ«l Kakuta
RC Lens
33
18
Arsène Zola
TP Mazembe
28
19
Florent Ibenge Jr
TP Mazembe
28
20
Jean-Marc Makusu
TP Mazembe
27
21
CΓ©dric Mabwati
Charleroi
30
7
Yoane Wissa
Brentford
29
9
CΓ©dric Bakambu
Olympiakos
35
11
Silas Wamangituka
VfB Stuttgart
28
22
ThΓ©o Bongonda
Club Brugge
30
23
Fiston Mayele
Γaykur Rizespor
27
24
Jonathan Bolingi
Hatayspor
33
25
CΓ©dric Omoigui
TP Mazembe
24
26
Meschak Elia
Young Boys
23
Did You Know? β DR Congo π¨π© β FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide
DR Congo enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked #78 in the world, placed in Group K alongside three other competitive nations.
DR Congo is coached by SΓ©bastien Desabre, who has shaped the squad's style and selection heading into this tournament.
DR Congo represents the CAF confederation β one of six regional bodies that govern world soccer under FIFA.