DR Congo announce squad for crucial 2026 World Cup playoff final
Congo will play in the playoffs final in the hope of booking their tickets to the 2026 WC competition.
In order to go to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DR Congo will play the victor of Jamaica vs. New Caledonia in late March.
A 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff has been revealed by the coach of the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team.
On March 11, the eagerly anticipated “Leopards” team roster was revealed. These 26 players have been given the task of securing DR Congo’s second-ever World Cup appearance. Captain Chancel Mbemba, Cedric Bakambu, Yoane Wissa, Samuel Moutoussamy, and other important pillars will be crucial to Sébastien Desabre.
Dylan Batubinsika, Jeremy Ngakia, Grady Diangana, and Simon Banza, who were not present at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, have been called back by the French coach.
DR Congo will be hopeful that this gifted team can produce a historic outcome and return the Leopards to the World Cup after more than 50 years, as qualifying is just a touch away.
DR Congo announce squad for crucial 2026 World Cup playoff
Goalkeepers: Timothy Fayulu (FC Noah), Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre), Matthieu Epolo (Standard Liege)
Defenders: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), Jeremy Ngakia (Watford), Jeremy Kayembe (KRC Genk), Arthur Masuaku (AFC Sunderland), Steve Kapuadi (Legia Warsaw), Rocky Bushiri (Hibernian), Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley), Chancel Mbemba (LOSC Lille), Dylan Batubisnika (AEL).
Midfielders: Noah Sadiki (Sunderland), Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos), Edo Kayembe (Watford), Ngal’ayel Mukau (LOSC Lille), Charles Pickel (RCD Espanyol), Nathanael Mbuku (Montpellier), Brian Cipenga (CD Castellon), Grady Diangana (Elche), Meschak Elia (Alanyaspor), Theo Bongonda (Spartak Moscow)
Forwards: Fiston Mayele (Pyramids), Cedric Bakambu (Real Betis), Simon Banza (Al Jazira), Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United).
Who will Congo face in the 2026 World Cup playoff?
Their opponent has not been confirmed yet.
When is their playoff?
It’s on 31st March.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.