The DR Congo squad for the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs

Sebastien Desabre has called up 26 Leopards for this final stage.

The Democratic Republic of Congo national team is gearing up for its decisive match in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental play-offs. The Leopards will play for their place in the World Cup in a single match on 31 March against the winner of the semi-final between New Caledonia and Jamaica.

Ahead of the match, coach Sebastien Desabre has unveiled a squad of players called up of 26 players for the trip to Guadalajara, Mexico. The list is marked by the return of Yoane Wissa, who missed the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco due to injury.

• The full squad of players called up

Goalkeepers

1. T. Fayulu
2. L. Mpasi
3. M. Epolo

Defenders

1. A. Wan-Bissaka
2. J. Ngakia
3. J. Kayembe
4. A. Masuaku
5. S. Kapuadi
6. R. Bushiri
7. A. Tuanzebe
8. C. Mbemba
9. D. Batubinsika

Midfielders

1. N. Sadiki
2. S. Moutoussamy
3. E. Kayembe
4. N. Mukau
5. C. Pickel
6. N. Mbuku
7. B. Cipenga
8. G. Diangana
9. M. Elia
10. T. Bongonda

Forwards

1. F. Mayele
2. C. Bakambu
3. S. Banza
4. Y. Wissa