DR Congo has named its squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking the nation's return after 52 years. French coach Sebastien Desabre unveiled the 26-player roster yesterday.
The team will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in the group stage. Key inclusions feature Premier League players Yoanne Wissa of Newcastle United and Aaron Wan-Bissaka of West Ham United, alongside Axel Tuanzebe of Burnley and Chancel Mbemba of Lille, who serves as captain.
Initial reactions on X to DR Congo's 2026 World Cup squad announcement focus on the strong roster with Premier League stars like Wan-Bissaka and Wissa, positive expectations for the team's return after 52 years, fan support stories, and some skepticism about media coverage and logistics.
Official: 🇨🇩
— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) May 18, 2026
DR Congo have announced their squad for the World Cup.
Goalkeepers:
• Fayulu (FC Noah)
• Mpasi (Le Havre)
• Epolo (Standard de Liège)
Defenders:
• Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)
• Kalulu (Limassol)
• Kayembe (Genk)
• Masuaku (Lens)
• Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź)… pic.twitter.com/GrRjFuDPfP
DR Congo World Cup 2026 Squad List
— ISMAEEL (@Banjy47) May 18, 2026
GOALKEEPERS
- Timothy Fayulu
- Lionel Mpasi
- Matthieu Epolo
DEFENDERS
- Aaron Wan-Bissaka
- Gedeon Kalulu
- Chancel Mbemba
- Steve Kapuadi
- Axel Tuanzebe
- Dylan Batubinsika
- Rocky Bushiri
- Arthur Masuaku
- Joris Kayembe
MIDFIELDERS
-… https://t.co/DLmhXOaWUN pic.twitter.com/cY7JxsFuHg
The legendary fan “Lumumba” will be part of DR Congo’s delegation in the WC! 🏆🇨🇩
— slim🇬🇭 (@slim_official01) May 18, 2026
At the request of the players, the famous fan will travel with the team and have everything fully covered
It was president who approved it
DR Congo’s matches will be event you won’t want to miss.
Contact Us https://t.co/naB7GLkt0R does skysports have an issue with DR Congo is that why when they announced their World Cup team you completely ignored it but when Ivory Coast released theirs you put it as part of your breaking news update
— gabriel kambala (@GabrielKambala) May 18, 2026
Will the Congo DR team be restricted to travel to play in World Cup games? They have games scheduled next month in the U.S.
— Bern (@topmoviecritik) May 19, 2026
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The 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico have been confirmed after the final qualifiers. DR Congo and Iraq secured the last spots, with Curacao, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan and Jordan making their debuts. Argentina enter as defending champions.
Didier Deschamps has revealed France's final 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, led by captain Kylian Mbappé and excluding Eduardo Camavinga due to injury.
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Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has selected a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup that includes two former Hammarby players.
Nigeria's football authorities remain hopeful for a favorable ruling from FIFA on a petition challenging DR Congo's eligibility in the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoffs, despite the Congolese team being listed among participants. The dispute stems from Nigeria's penalty shootout loss to DR Congo in November 2025, with allegations of six ineligible players fielded by the opponents. While officials urge calm, critics and fans express skepticism over the prolonged silence from FIFA.
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France coach Didier Deschamps will unveil his squad list on Thursday at 2 p.m. for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in the United States on March 26 and 29 in Boston and Washington. Kylian Mbappé is set to be included in the expanded group of 25 or 26 players despite recent uncertainties. The announcement precedes preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Bosnia-Herzegovina has included veteran forward Edin Dzeko in its squad for the 2026 World Cup. At age 40, he is set to become one of the oldest outfield players to feature in the tournament finals.