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DR Congo at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about DR Congo ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Under Sébastien Desabre, DR Congo had to conquer the titans of their continent to get to the 2026 World Cup. They defeated Cameroon, Nigeria, and held Senegal on their journey. In Group K, the expectation is a third-place finish, maybe getting DR Congo to the Round of 32.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia |
| Match 1 | DR Congo vs Portugal — 17/06/2026 / venue: NRG Stadium (Houston Stadium), Houston, Texas |
| Match 2 | DR Congo vs Colombia — 24/06/2026 / venue: Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara), Zapopan, Mexico |
| Match 3 | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan — 28/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia |
DR Congo 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is DR Congo’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
DR Congo’s manager at the 2026 World Cup is Sébastien Desabre, who has been in the role since August 2022.
How did DR Congo qualify for the World Cup 2026?
DR Congo beat Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in the Inter-Confederation Play-offs to make it to the 2026 World Cup. This came after they finished second by two points to Senegal in Group B of CAF Qualification and sensationally beating Cameroon and Nigeria in the CAF Second Round.
Who are DR Congo’s key players?
Cédric Bakambu will be hoping for a couple of goals to claim the DR Congo scoring record, having seemingly beaten his peers to the starting striker role. Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United has featured in attacking midfield and on the wings due to Bakambu’s reliability up top.
What is DR Congo’s World Cup history?
The 2026 World Cup will be DR Congo’s second, with their first ending in the groups in 1974.
- DR Congo odds to win the World Cup: 750/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
