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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

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1PortugalPortugal00000000
2DR CongoDR Congo00000000
3UzbekistanUzbekistan00000000
4ColombiaColombia00000000

Path to Knockout

Finish 1st or 2nd

Automatic Round of 32

1st → face 2nd of Group L

2nd → face 1st of Group L

🟡Finish 3rd

Best 8 third-placed teams advance

Result depends on other groups

Finish 4th

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

Goalkeepers
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1Lionel MpasiGoalkeeper
16Timothy FayuluGoalkeeper
21Matthieu EpoloGoalkeeper
Defenders
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2Aaron Wan-BissakaRight-Back
3Steve KapuadiCentre-Back
4Axel TuanzebeCentre-Back
5Dylan BatubinsikaCentre-Back
12Joris KayembeLeft-Back
22Chancel MbembaCentre-Back
24Gedeon KaluluRight-Back
26Arthur MasuakuLeft-Back
Midfielders
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6Ngal'ayel MukauDefensive Midfield
8Samuel MoutoussamyCentral Midfield
11Gael KakutaAttacking Midfield
13Meshack EliaAttacking Midfield
14Noah SadikiCentral Midfield
15Aaron TshibolaCentral Midfield
18Charles PickelDefensive Midfield
25Edo KayembeCentral Midfield
Forwards
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7Nathanael MbukuLeft Winger
9Brian CipengaLeft Winger
10Theo BongondaRight Winger
17Cedric BakambuCentre-Forward
19Fiston MayeleCentre-Forward
20Yoane WissaCentre-Forward
23Simon BanzaCentre-Forward