Road to 2026
DR Congo
Group K · Matchdays 1–3
Est. Squad Value
€144M
Quick Answers
When is DR Congo's first match?
DR Congo play Portugal on 17 Jun at 12:00 local time at NRG Stadium.
What group is DR Congo in?
DR Congo are in Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia.
How can DR Congo qualify for the knockout stage?
DR Congo qualify automatically by finishing 1st or 2nd in Group K. They may also advance as one of the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups.
All Group K Matches
Standings · Group K
| # | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Path to Knockout
Automatic Round of 32
1st → face 2nd of Group L
2nd → face 1st of Group L
Best 8 third-placed teams advance
Result depends on other groups
Eliminated from tournament
Group stage exit
Before Matchday 1: A win in the opener gives DR Congo control of their group path. A draw makes Matchday 2 crucial. A loss means DR Congo may need a win and goal-difference help in later matches.
Squad
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lionel Mpasi | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | Timothy Fayulu | Goalkeeper |
| 21 | Matthieu Epolo | Goalkeeper |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | Right-Back |
| 3 | Steve Kapuadi | Centre-Back |
| 4 | Axel Tuanzebe | Centre-Back |
| 5 | Dylan Batubinsika | Centre-Back |
| 12 | Joris Kayembe | Left-Back |
| 22 | Chancel Mbemba | Centre-Back |
| 24 | Gedeon Kalulu | Right-Back |
| 26 | Arthur Masuaku | Left-Back |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ngal'ayel Mukau | Defensive Midfield |
| 8 | Samuel Moutoussamy | Central Midfield |
| 11 | Gael Kakuta | Attacking Midfield |
| 13 | Meshack Elia | Attacking Midfield |
| 14 | Noah Sadiki | Central Midfield |
| 15 | Aaron Tshibola | Central Midfield |
| 18 | Charles Pickel | Defensive Midfield |
| 25 | Edo Kayembe | Central Midfield |
| No | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nathanael Mbuku | Left Winger |
| 9 | Brian Cipenga | Left Winger |
| 10 | Theo Bongonda | Right Winger |
| 17 | Cedric Bakambu | Centre-Forward |
| 19 | Fiston Mayele | Centre-Forward |
| 20 | Yoane Wissa | Centre-Forward |
| 23 | Simon Banza | Centre-Forward |