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DR Congo is the men's national football team, currently ranked #41 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Kinshasa, playing their home matches at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte. Follow DR Congo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Meschack Elia leads DR Congo's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season. Dylan Batubinsika has contributed 1, while Edo Kayembe has added 1.

DR Congo have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 8 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, they have shown good attacking threat. In the World Cup Grp. K, they faced a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan. In the World Cup, they faced a 1-2 loss to England. In the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E, they faced a 2-0 win against Equatorial Guinea, and a 2-1 win against Zimbabwe. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-2 loss to Uganda.

Recent results for DR Congo:

• 27 June 2026: World Cup Grp. K - 3-1 win vs Uzbekistan
• 1 July 2026: World Cup - 1-2 loss at England
• 24 September 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - 2-0 win vs Equatorial Guinea
• 28 September 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - 2-1 win at Zimbabwe
• 2 October 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Uganda

Upcoming fixtures for DR Congo:

• 5 October 2026: Friendlies - at Uganda
• 11 November 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - vs Sierra Leone
• 15 November 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - at Sierra Leone
• 24 March 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - at Equatorial Guinea
• 28 March 2027: Africa Cup of Nations Qualification Grp. E - vs Zimbabwe

Looking ahead, DR Congo have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Uganda (away), Sierra Leone (home), Sierra Leone (away), Equatorial Guinea (away), and Zimbabwe (home).

DR Congo currently sits in 1st place in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualification (Grp. E) with 6 points from 2 matches (2W 0D 0L).

DR Congo's squad consists of 38 players. Goalkeepers: Nathan Ndibu (DR Congo), Dimitry Bertaud (Forge FC), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liège). Defenders: Jordy Makengo (Freiburg), Kévin Pedro (Saint-Étienne), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Aston Villa), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Axel Tuanzebe (Auxerre), Dylan Batubinsika (FCSB), Willy Kambwala (Como), Joris Kayembe Ditu (Genk), Chancel Mbemba (Al Diriyah), Gédéon Kalulu (Aris Limassol), Arthur Masuaku (Konyaspor). Midfielders: Edmond-Paris Maghoma (DR Congo), Ezechiel Banzuzi (RB Leipzig), Jorthy Mokio (Ajax), Ngal Ayel Mukau (Lille), Nathanaël Mbuku (St.Truiden), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Brian Cipenga (Almería), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Aaron Tshibola (Kilmarnock), Noah Mbamba (Lorient), Edo Kayembe (Watford). Forwards: Anthony Musaba (Norwich City), Brandon Ndezi (Dijon), Stanis Idumbo (Monaco), Stephy Mavididi (Watford), Samuel Essende (Young Boys), Théo Bongonda (Al-Faisaly), Meschack Elia (Alanyaspor), Afimico Pululu (Al Hazem), Junior Kadile (Lens), Fiston Mayele (DR Congo), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Jackson Muleka (Konyaspor), Simon Banza (PAOK Thessaloniki).

Sébastien Desabre is the current head coach of DR Congo. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 56% win rate across 57 matches, averaging 1.86 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Héctor Cúper managed the club for 4 seasons, recording 3 wins from 12 matches (25% win rate). Florent Ibengé managed the club for 13 seasons, recording 29 wins from 63 matches (46% win rate). Other former coaches include Claude Le Roy.

DR Congo plays their home matches at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte in Kinshasa, which has a capacity of 100,000.

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