FIFA World Cup 2026
Congo DR
Congo DR arrive with a provisional squad view built for fast scouting.
Squad status
This squad view is based on the latest available national-team lists in public sources as of May 22, 2026. FIFA confirms final World Cup squads on June 2, 2026.
CAF
Group K
The following 26 players were called up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup , and for the pre-tournament friendly matches against Denmark and Chile on 3 and 9 June 2026, respectively. [ 16 ] Rocky Bushiri withdrew injured and was replaced by Aaron Tshibola on May 20. [ 17 ] Caps and goals as of 31 March 2026, after the match against Jamaica .
Full squad
Provisional or current player pool by position, with club, age, caps and goals.
Goalkeepers
3
Lionel Mpasi
GK
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T
Timothy Fayulu
GK
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M
Matthieu Epolo
GK
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Defenders
8
Chancel Mbemba
DF
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Arthur Masuaku
DF
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Gédéon Kalulu
DF
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J
Joris Kayembe
DF
--
Dylan Batubinsika
DF
--
Axel Tuanzebe
DF
--
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
DF
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S
Steve Kapuadi
DF
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Midfielders
11
Meschak Elia
MF
--
Samuel Moutoussamy
MF
--
Edo Kayembe
MF
--
Théo Bongonda
MF
--
Charles Pickel
MF
--
Gaël Kakuta
MF
--
Noah Sadiki
MF
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N
Nathanaël Mbuku
MF
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Aaron Tshibola
MF
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N
Ngal'ayel Mukau
MF
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B
Brian Cipenga
MF
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Forwards
4
Cédric Bakambu
FW
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F
Fiston Mayele
FW
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Yoane Wissa
FW
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Simon Banza
FW
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