The DR Congo squad for the 2026 World Cup

Sébastien Desabre has called up 26 Leopards to represent the DR Congo in the Americas.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo now knows who will represent the country at the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Leopards’ manager revealed the names of the players who will take part in the tournament on Monday 18 May. A total of 26 players have been called up.

However, the squad is notable for the absence of certain players such as Afimico Pululu and Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

The squad list:

GOALKEEPERS

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

DEFENDERS

1. A. Wan-Bissaka
2. G. Kalulu
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. M. Elia
9. T. Bongonda
10. G. Kakuta

FORWARDS

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