DR Congo play at the 2026 World Cup in Group K against Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Head coach is Sébastien Desabre. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches DR Congo below.
First World Cup since 1974 — as Zaire. Fourth at the 2024 Africa Cup. With Bakambu, Wissa, Mukoko and star player Cédric Bakambu. In Group K with Portugal and Colombia, advancing is difficult but not impossible; Uzbekistan is winnable.
The three group-stage matches for DR Congo in Group K.
DR Congo face three opponents in Group K. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between DR Congo and the other teams in Group K, plus classic rivalries.
Second World Cup appearance ever. 1974 World Cup as Zaire (group stage). Africa Cup winners 1968, 1974.
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Start predicting →DR Congo play at the 2026 World Cup in Group K, together with Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
Sébastien Desabre is the head coach of DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup.
DR Congo's best World Cup result is: Group stage (1974). DR Congo have 2 previous World Cup appearances.
First World Cup since 1974 — as Zaire. Fourth at the 2024 Africa Cup.
DR Congo are part of CAF (Africa). They sit at #53 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07