DR Congo
CAF · Group K
DR Congo
Elo 1620 · 4.2% Champion
Tournament probabilities
Probability of reaching each round, from the Monte Carlo simulator.
Ratings
Ratings
Analyst brief — DR Congo going into Global Cup 2026
Form
AFCON 2023 semi-finalists, now back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974. Sébastien Desabre has built a clear identity.
Style
Athletic 4-3-3, fast vertical transitions, physically dominant.
Squad
Yoane Wissa the centre-forward; Cédric Bakambu still influential at 34; Chancel Mbemba the leader at the back; Mpasi-Nzau in goal.
Tournament ceiling
Round of 16. The 2023 AFCON run proved this group can compete with the continent's best.
Biggest risk
Squad cohesion — players from many leagues means limited training-camp time before tournaments.
Editorial analysis from public reporting going into the tournament. Not betting advice. Not a guaranteed prediction.
Group stage fixtures
Portugal
Elo 1995
DR Congo
Elo 1704
Very balanced
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 0-1 / 1-1 · top exact 10.0%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.2%
Match details
Colombia
Elo 2003
DR Congo
Elo 1704
Colombia live
Scoreline cluster 0-1 / 1-2 / 1-1 · top exact 10.7%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.0%
Match detailsDR Congo
Elo 1704
Uzbekistan
Elo 1631
DR Congo dominant
Most likely exact 1-0 at 13.4% (low dominance — distribution is flat)
If it opens up: 3-0at 7.9%
Match details
England
Elo 2076
DR Congo
Elo 1704
DR Congo live
Scoreline cluster 1-0 / 0-1 / 1-1 · top exact 10.2%
If it opens up: 2-2at 6.1%
Match details