Congo DR
Congo DR arrives at the 2026 World Cup with 1 appearance in the FIFA World Cup and a best historic result of fase de grupos. It belongs to the CAF (Africa) confederation and currently sits at #46 in the FIFA ranking, which places it as a national team with a regular international presence. In the 2026 World Cup draw it was placed in Group K alongside Portugal (#5 FIFA), Colombia (#14 FIFA), Uzbekistán (#51 FIFA). On paper, this is a highly demanding group, with sides firmly established in the international landscape. Portugal stands out as the group’s benchmark by ranking, while Uzbekistán closes the section at #51. Congo DR is one of the 9 African representatives at the 2026 World Cup, the first edition expanded to 48 national teams. Reaching the round of 16 looks like the first major sporting target for Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup. On FutbolQuiniela you can follow the full schedule of Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup, browse its squad, check its recent form and make match-by-match predictions to compete in the quiniela.
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Fase de gruposRepública Democrática del Congo regresa al Mundial tras décadas de ausencia. Con talento disperso por Europa, los Leopardos pueden ser competitivos en la fase de grupos, aunque superar la primera ronda exige más regularidad.
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Squad · 27 players
News · Congo DR
FIFA World Cup 2026: "Just a bit of fuss and noise," says Dias dismissing criticism of Ronaldo after Portugal draw
The Tribune·19 Jun 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo criticism is just noise: Ruben Dias after Thierry Henry remarks
India Today·19 Jun 2026
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Times of India·19 Jun 2026
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Manchester Evening News·19 Jun 2026