Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa Lead DR Congo's FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad
A record 1,248 players will compete across the United States, Canada and Mexico in an expanded edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, where 48 teams will participate for the first time.
Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan and Uzbekistan will make their debut while established superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will make their record sixth appearance in the showpiece competition for Argentina and Portuhal respectively.
Players from diverse backgrounds and cultures, representing hundreds of clubs across dozens of countries will be on the pitch from June 11 to July 19.
Argentina are the reigning champions while traditional heavyweights Brazil, France, Germany and Spain will look to regain the trophyin what promises to be the most expansive and competitive edition of the event in history.
DR Congo, who arrive with a talented squad blending experienced international stars and emerging talents.
Led by established names such as Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa, Chancel Mbemba and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, DR Congo will look to challenge some of the world's football powerhouses and make a memorable run in the expanded tournament. With players representing top clubs across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the Leopards possess the quality and depth needed to compete at the highest level.
FIFA World Cup 2026 DR Congo Squad: Full Team List
Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Mike Epolo (Standard Liege)
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United), Gedeon Kalulu (AEL Limassol), Joris Kayembe (Genk), Arthur Masuaku (Lens), Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Lodz), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Chancel Mbemba (Lille), Dylan Batubinsika (Larissa)
Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Nathan Mukau (Lille), Charles Pickel (Espanyol), Ngal’ayel Mukau Mbuku (Montpellier), Brian Cipenga (Castellón), Théo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow), Gael Kakuta (Larissa)
Forwards: Meschack Elia (Alanyaspor), Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
