Group K · FIFA World Cup 2026
Congo DR
Squad watch, fixtures, results and team-specific news for fantasy and predictor players.
Squad watch
World Cup squad watch
Working squad reference only. Official tournament/app data and final team sheets remain the source of truth.
Goalkeepers
| # | Player | Age | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Mpasi | 32 | 27 | Le Havre AC |
| 16 | Timothy Fayulu | 27 | 3 | FC Noah |
| 21 | Matthieu Epolo | 21 | 1 | Standard Liège |
Defenders
| # | Player | Age | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | 29 | 10 | West Ham United F.C. |
| 3 | Steve Kapuadi | 28 | 3 | Widzew Łódź |
| 4 | Axel Tuanzebe | 29 | 12 | Burnley F.C. |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika | 30 | 14 | Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. |
| 12 | Joris Kayembe | 32 | 24 | KRC Genk |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba | 32 | 107 | Lille OSC |
| 24 | Gédéon Kalulu | 29 | 27 | Aris Limassol FC |
| 26 | Arthur Masuaku | 33 | 44 | RC Lens |
Midfielders
| # | Player | Age | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ngal'ayel Mukau | 22 | 12 | Lille OSC |
| 7 | Nathanaël Mbuku | 24 | 17 | Montpellier HSC |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy | 30 | 56 | Atromitos F.C. |
| 10 | Théo Bongonda | 31 | 37 | FC Spartak Moscow |
| 14 | Noah Sadiki | 22 | 18 | Sunderland A.F.C. |
| 15 | Aaron Tshibola | 31 | 16 | Kilmarnock F.C. |
| 18 | Charles Pickel | 29 | 33 | RCD Espanyol |
| 25 | Edo Kayembe | 28 | 41 | Watford F.C. |
Forwards
| # | Player | Age | Caps | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Brian Cipenga | 28 | 7 | CD Castellón |
| 11 | Gaël Kakuta | 35 | 30 | Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. |
| 13 | Meschak Elia | 29 | 68 | Alanyaspor |
| 17 | Cédric Bakambu | 35 | 68 | Real Betis |
| 19 | Fiston Mayele | 32 | 37 | Pyramids FC |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa | 30 | 36 | Newcastle United F.C. |
| 23 | Simon Banza | 30 | 14 | Al Jazira Club |
Predicted line-up
Likely starting XI
Shown as a football formation. This is a working prediction and can change when team news or confirmed lineups land.
Predicted XI · 4-2-3-1
No photos: shirt icons show the likely shape.
Attack
Meschak Elia
Attacking midfield
Théo Bongonda
Charles Pickel
Noah Sadiki
Midfield
Samuel Moutoussamy
Edo Kayembe
Defence
Chancel Mbemba
Arthur Masuaku
Gédéon Kalulu
Joris Kayembe
Goalkeeper
Lionel Mpasi
Predicted only. Recheck injuries, minutes risk and confirmed team sheets before lockout.
Fixtures
Congo DR fixture list
| Date | Time | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 June 2026 | 18:00 BST | Portugal | Away | Houston Stadium | First Stage | - |
| Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 03:00 BST | Colombia | Away | Guadalajara Stadium | First Stage | - |
| Sunday 28 June 2026 | 00:30 BST | Uzbekistan | Home | Atlanta Stadium | First Stage | - |
Results
Results and scoreline
Results will appear here as the tournament progresses. Check the KOB News for the latest match outcomes.
Team news
Congo DR news and injury updates
No team-specific news yet. Check the main KOB News page for the latest updates.