After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to football’s greatest stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spearheaded by French tactician Sébastien Desabre and anchored by veteran captain Chancel Mbemba, the Leopards have undergone a dramatic resurgence and now target Group K fixtures for a historic first-ever World Cup victory.

June 2 : After a 52-year wait, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to the World Cup determined to expunge the image of naivety and folly left behind on their only previous…

After a 52-year absence, the Democratic Republic of Congo return to football’s greatest stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spearheaded by French tactician Sébastien Desabre and…

Former Newcastle star Chancel Mbemba ready to lead Congo on a World Cup fairytale - starting with a showdown against footballing legend Cristiano Ronaldo