Congo DR
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Congo DR's 2026 Campaign Review
In the World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 campaign, Congo DR secured second place with 22 points from 10 matches, boasting a strong record of eight wins, two draws, and no losses in that phase. Their qualification journey was marked by a robust defence conceding just six goals while netting 15, a tidy goal difference of +9. Moving into the World Cup 2026 itself, they find themselves drawn in Group K, yet to play a match.
Looking at their overall standing for 2026, Congo DR finished second with 22 points from 12 games, recording eight wins, two draws, and two losses. They scored 17 goals and conceded seven, showing a solid goal difference of +10. Their form in recent matches was encouraging, with a sequence of wins against Cameroon, Sudan, and Togo, followed by draws against Nigeria and Jamaica. Notably, they kept seven clean sheets across the season, highlighting defensive resilience both home and away.
As Congo DR prepares for their World Cup opener away to Portugal, the team will be hopeful their disciplined campaign continues to pay dividends on the world stage. Maintaining their sturdy defensive shape and capitalising on scoring chances could be key to making a memorable impact.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
2
Points
22
PPG (last 5)
2.00
Squad pedigree
10 of 14 squad players (71%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 21Points trajectory
Rank 21FIFA world ranking
#54
Manager
S. Desabre
France
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Congo DR's Form Ahead of World Cup 2026
Congo DR have shown a fairly steady form during their World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 campaign, finishing second with 22 points from 12 matches. Their record of eight wins, two draws, and two losses suggests a solid, if not spectacular, consistency. The team has been more likely to drop points through draws rather than defeats, with two stalemates compared to just a couple of losses.
Their recent five-match run of LWWWD reveals a slight wobble initially but a positive finish, including three consecutive wins. Notably, they have managed to keep seven clean sheets across home and away games, pointing to a reliable defence. Although streaky form isn't glaringly obvious, the absence of a longest winning streak highlights some inconsistency. Still, with balanced home and away performances, Congo DR look ready to test themselves in Group K at the World Cup 2026.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Congo DR Home and Away Analysis
Congo DR demonstrate a solid balance between home and away performances in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign. At home, they scored 7 goals and conceded just 3, keeping 4 clean sheets in 5 matches—suggesting a calm and controlled approach when playing in front of their own fans. Away from home, they netted 10 goals and conceded 4, with 3 clean sheets in 7 matches, showing they are not shy to attack on the road but also maintain defensive discipline.
This contrast indicates a team comfortable both protecting leads and taking the initiative, which bodes well for the challenges ahead in the tournament. Expect Congo DR to rely on sturdy defence at home and a slightly more adventurous style away, keeping opponents guessing.
Fipster's Record on Congo DR
Fipster is still building its record on Congo DR this World Cup 2026 campaign, having yet to score a star, tick, or miss on the team’s fixtures. While the model hasn't yet had the chance to flex its predictive muscles with Congo DR, this fresh slate means all eyes will be on whether it can crack the code of Group K's dark horse. With no prior graded predictions this season, the data geeks among us might want to keep a close watch on the next chapter of Fipster’s Congo DR dossier.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  L. MpasiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Le Havre |  Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 315 | 7.56 |
| 16 |  T. FayuluGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  FC Noah |  UEFA Champions League | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  M. EpoloGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  A. Wan-BissakaDefender | Defender |  West Ham |  Premier League | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2093 | 6.64 |
| 3 |  S. KapuadiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  A. TuanzebeDefender | Defender |  Burnley | Premier League | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1209 | 6.56 |
| 5 |  D. BatubinsikaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  J. KayembeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  C. MbembaDefender | Defender |  Lille | Ligue 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 953 | 6.84 |
| 24 |  G. KaluluDefender | Defender | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 26 |  A. MasuakuDefender | Defender |  Lens | Ligue 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 6.46 |
| 6 |  N. MukauMidfielder | Midfielder | Lille | Ligue 1 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1566 | 6.66 |
| 7 |  N. MbukuMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  S. MoutoussamyMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  T. BongondaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  N. SadikiMidfielder | Midfielder |  Sunderland | Premier League | 33 | 0 | 1 | 2915 | 6.77 |
| 15 |  A. TshibolaMidfielder | Midfielder |  Kilmarnock |  Premiership | 14 | 0 | 0 | 886 | 7.13 |
| 18 |  C. PickelMidfielder | Midfielder |  Espanyol |  La Liga | 30 | 1 | 0 | 719 | 6.51 |
| 25 |  E. KayembeMidfielder | Midfielder |  Watford |  Championship | 39 | 4 | 1 | 2503 | 6.86 |
| 9 |  B. CipengaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  G. KakutaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  M. EliaAttacker | Attacker |  Alanyaspor |  Süper Lig | 22 | 3 | 0 | 842 | 6.64 |
| 17 |  C. BakambuAttacker | Attacker |  Real Betis | La Liga | 30 | 3 | 1 | 565 | 6.83 |
| 19 |  F. MayeleAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Y. WissaAttacker | Attacker |  Newcastle | Premier League | 23 | 1 | 0 | 563 | 6.46 |
| 23 |  S. BanzaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
