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DR Kongo is the men's national football team, currently ranked #48 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Kinshasa, playing their home matches at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte. Follow DR Kongo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Axel Tuanzebe leads DR Kongo's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season.

DR Kongo have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 7 goals and conceded 2 during this period. Their defence has been exceptional, conceding an average of 0.4 goals per game. In the Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D, they faced a 1-1 draw with Senegal, and a 3-0 win against Botswana. In the Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage, they faced a 0-1 loss to Algeria. In the Friendlies, they faced a 2-0 win against Bermuda. In the World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff, they faced a 1-0 win against Jamaica.

Recent results for DR Kongo:

• 27 december 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 1-1 draw at Senegal
• 30 december 2025: Africa Cup of Nations Grp. D - 3-0 win at Botswana
• 6 januari 2026: Africa Cup of Nations Final Stage - 0-1 loss at Algeria
• 25 mars 2026: Friendlies - 2-0 win vs Bermuda
• 31 mars 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - 1-0 win vs Jamaica

Upcoming fixtures for DR Kongo:

• 17 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. K - at Portugal
• 24 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. K - at Colombia
• 27 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. K - vs Uzbekistan

Looking ahead, DR Kongo have 1 home game and 2 away fixtures in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Portugal (away), Colombia (away), and Uzbekistan (home).

DR Kongo's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (Le Havre), Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege). Defenders: Dylan Batubinsika (AE Larissa), Jeremy Ngakia (Watford), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Joris Kayembe Ditu (Genk), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Chancel Mbemba (Lille). Midfielders: Grady Diangana (Elche), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Ngal Ayel Mukau (Lille), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Charles Pickel (Espanyol). Forwards: Nathanaël Mbuku (Montpellier), Brian Cipenga (Castellon), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Meschack Elia (Alanyaspor), Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids FC), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United), Simon Banza (Al-Jazira).

Sébastien Desabre is the current head coach of DR Kongo. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 60% win rate across 48 matches, averaging 1.98 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 Kongo plays their home matches at Stade des Martyrs de la Pentecôte in Kinshasa, which has a capacity of 100,000.

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