History

DR Congo represents Congo-DR in international football, competing under the CAF (via playoff) confederation. The team qualified for the 2026 World Cup via Won inter-confederation playoff vs Jamaica 0-0 AET (penalties) on Mar 31, 2026. Their best previous World Cup finish is Group stage (1974, as Zaire).

About the national team

DR Congo — Les Léopards.

By

Élise Mercier

senior correspondent

Théo Roussel

sports editor

Camille Lefèvre

match reporter