Brian Cipenga
FWD · 28
CAF · Group K
DR Congo
Leopards
DR Congo return to the World Cup for the first time since the nation competed as Zaire in 1974.
Best finish: Group stage as Zaire (1974)Qualified through CAFVerified Jun 2, 2026
Schedule board
Fixtures
| Match | Status | Nepal Time | Round | Venue | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | |||||
 PortugalvsDR Congo | Scheduled | Wed, Jun 17, 10:45 PM | Group K | NRG StadiumHouston | Match 61 |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | |||||
 ColombiavsDR Congo | Scheduled | Wed, Jun 24, 7:45 AM | Group K | Estadio AkronZapopan | Match 64 |
| Sun, Jun 28, 2026 | |||||
DR Congovs Uzbekistan | Scheduled | Sun, Jun 28, 5:15 AM | Group K | Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta | Match 66 |
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026
Sun, Jun 28, 2026
Squad
Team shirts
26 players · 1 live ESPN headshots
Top lineForwards7
Cédric Bakambu
FWD · 35
Fiston Mayele
FWD · 31
Meschack Elia
FWD · 28
Nathanaël Mbuku
FWD · 24
Simon Banza
FWD · 29
Yoane Wissa
FWD · 29
MidMidfielders8
Aaron Tshibola
MID · 31
Charles Pickel
MID · 29
Edo Kayembe
MID · 28
Gaël Kakuta
MID · 34
Ngal'ayel Mukau
MID · 21
Noah Sadiki
MID · 21
Samuel Moutoussamy
MID · 29
Théo Bongonda
MID · 30
Back lineDefenders8
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
DEF · 28
Arthur Masuaku
DEF · 32
Axel Tuanzebe
DEF · 28
Chancel Mbemba
DEF · 31
Dylan Batubinsika
DEF · 30
Gedeon Kalulu
DEF · 28
Joris Kayembe
DEF · 31
Steve Kapuadi
DEF · 28
GoalGoalkeepers3
Lionel M'Pasi
GK · 31
Matthieu Epolo
GK · 21
Timothy Fayulu
GK · 26