Congo DR at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Les Leopards compete in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. CAF qualifier.
Congo DR's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #42 in the Draw sloting, Congo DR will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group K is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Congo DR: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group K is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Congo DR match of the World Cup is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 against Portugal at NRG Stadium.
Group K draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Congo DR face in Group K.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Congo DR (this page) | #42 | CAF |
| Portugal | #41 | UEFA |
| Uzbekistan | #43 | AFC |
| Colombia | #44 | CONMEBOL |
Congo DR 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}.
Congo DR World Cup history
Congo DR have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Congo DR data via API
// Fetch Congo DR World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&team=congo-dr',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Congo DR in at the 2026 World Cup?
Congo DR is in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group K is #43.
Who is Congo DR's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Congo DR at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Congo DR's best World Cup finish?
Congo DR's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Congo DR's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Congo DR qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
CAF qualifier. They came through the CAF qualifying pathway.
What is Congo DR's current Draw sloting?
Congo DR are seeded #42 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #42 in the Draw sloting, Congo DR will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Congo DR's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group K is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. At #42 in the Draw sloting, Congo DR will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Congo DR fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by team_id to get all Congo DR World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Congo DR going back to their first tournament.
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