DR Congo have announced their final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the Leopards prepare for their first appearance at the tournament in more than five decades.
Coach Sebastien Desabre named a 26-man squad for the finals, with the Congolese drawn in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan.
The squad includes a blend of experienced internationals and players competing across Europe and the Middle East as DR Congo aim to make an impact on their return to the global stage.
The country last featured at the World Cup in 1974 under the name Zaire during the tournament in West Germany. They exited in the group stage after losing all three matches.
DR Congo secured qualification after a strong campaign under Desabre and will now look to progress beyond the group phase for the first time in their history.
DR Congo World Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege), Timothy Fayulu (Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre).
Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (Larisa), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Gedoon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Joris Kayembe (Racing Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Racing Lens), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United).
Midfielders: Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Meshack Elia (Alanyaspor), Gael Kakuta (Larisa), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Ngal'ayel Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland).
Forwards: Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United).
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