DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad Confirmed

26-man squad

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DR Congo have named a confirmed 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup.

The headline names include Chancel Mbemba (109 caps) of Lille OSC, Cédric Bakambu (70 caps) of Real Betis and Meschak Elia (69 caps) of Alanyaspor.

The squad is built from 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 8 midfielders and 7 forwards.

Experience-wise this is a blend of seasoned internationals and fresher faces — 4 players have 50+ caps, and the squad carries 796 international appearances between them, led by Chancel Mbemba on 109.

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Full squad

Goalkeepers 3

Lionel Mpasi Le Havre AC · 29 caps

Timothy Fayulu FC Noah · 3 caps

Matthieu Epolo Standard Liège · 1 caps

Defenders 8

Aaron Wan-Bissaka West Ham United F.C. · 12 caps

Steve Kapuadi Widzew Łódź · 4 caps

Axel Tuanzebe Burnley F.C. · 14 caps

Dylan Batubinsika Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. · 14 caps

Joris Kayembe KRC Genk · 26 caps

Chancel Mbemba Lille OSC · 109 caps

Gédéon Kalulu Aris Limassol FC · 28 caps

Arthur Masuaku RC Lens · 45 caps

Midfielders 8

Ngal'ayel Mukau Lille OSC · 14 caps

Nathanaël Mbuku Montpellier HSC · 19 caps

Samuel Moutoussamy Atromitos F.C. · 58 caps

Théo Bongonda FC Spartak Moscow · 38 caps

Noah Sadiki Sunderland A.F.C. · 20 caps

Aaron Tshibola Kilmarnock F.C. · 17 caps

Charles Pickel RCD Espanyol · 34 caps

Edo Kayembe Watford F.C. · 43 caps

Forwards 7

Brian Cipenga CD Castellón · 8 caps

Gaël Kakuta Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. · 31 caps

Meschak Elia Alanyaspor · 69 caps

Cédric Bakambu Real Betis · 70 caps

Fiston Mayele Pyramids FC · 37 caps

Yoane Wissa Newcastle United F.C. · 38 caps

Simon Banza Al Jazira Club · 15 caps

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