DR Congo brings African tournament experience to 2026 with a squad of players competing at decent European and African clubs. Physical intensity and technical quality offer competitive potential.
Experience in Goal
Hervé Koffi provides experienced goalkeeping, while the defense features athleticism and organizational discipline.
Midfield Energy
DR Congo’s midfield provides pressing intensity and technical quality. Players from African clubs bring physical presence.
Attack: Emerging Talent
DR Congo forwards bring pace and directness. The attacking line seeks counter-attacking opportunities through pressing.
Projected 26-Man Squad
Goalkeepers (3): Hervé Koffi, Ley Bonami, Keno Okare
Defenders (8): Chancel Mbemba, Cedric Kante, Willy Boly, Cheikhou Kouyaté, Romain Saïss, Dieumerci Mbokani, Dieumerci Mbokani, Yannick Bolasie
Midfielders (8): Yannick Bolasie, Dieumerci Mbokani, Cedric Kante, Chancel Mbemba, Mateo Trevisani, Arthur Masuaku, Bolasie Yannick, Cheick Tioté
Forwards (7): Yannick Bolasie, Dieumerci Mbokani, Mateo Trevisani, Cedric Kante, Arthur Masuaku, Romain Saïss, Jonathan Pitroipa
Note: Squad projection subject to form and availability. Official squad announced May 2026.
Verdict: DR Congo’s Chances
DR Congo will struggle to qualify from their group. Limited elite-level experience and competitive depth disadvantage them against established nations.
Full coverage at the World Cup 2026 hub and the DR Congo national team profile.