🇨🇩 Congo DR World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 22, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
The Leopards of Congo DR enter the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup poised to capture the world's attention and showcase the vibrant tactical growth that has fueled their recent continental success. Head coach Sébastien Desabre officially announced the national team's official squad on May 18, assembling a highly physical and technically adept selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of explosive young talent.
The absolute marquee star and defensive rock anchoring this generation is Lille's commanding center-back, Chancel Mbemba. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, Newcastle United's explosive and lethal attacker Yoane Wissa is set to bring electric Premier League goal-scoring form to the frontline. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as West Ham United's resolute fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka, alongside Spartak Moscow's creative winger Théo Bongonda. Congo DR is firmly targeting a historic knockout breakthrough run starting from Group K!
📋 Official Squad List
GROUP K – CONGO DR
Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege).
Defenders: Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Gedeon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Dylan Batubinsika (AEL).
Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille), Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier), Meschak Elia (Alanyaspor), Brian Cipenga (Castellón), Gaël Kakuta (AEL), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow).
Forwards: Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC), Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis).
Manager: Sébastien Desabre
June 17: Portugal vs. DR Congo
June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo
June 27: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan