DR Congo Names 26 Players for World Cup

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (RDC) announced its list of 26 players selected for the 2026 World Cup on May 18, 2026. Covered by Radio Foot Internationale, this announcement comes as the team prepares for their return to the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

Head coach Sébastien Desabre guided the training sessions leading up to the announcement, ensuring that the players were ready for the challenges ahead. Notably, the team includes experienced players who won the African Cup of Nations in 2023, such as Kessié, Fofana, Ndicka, and Seri. In addition to these veterans, younger talents like Ange-Yoan Boni and Elye Wahi were also included in the squad.

Nicolas Pépé, who was absent during the African Cup of Nations in Morocco but returned for the last international break, made the final roster. Meanwhile, Martial Godo from Strasbourg and Sébastien Haller, the 2023 African champion, found themselves on the reserve list.

As the team looks to finalize its squad, there are speculations about potential changes from the group that previously reached the knockout stages of the last CAN. The full list of the 26 Leopards is expected to be released during the day, adding to the anticipation surrounding their World Cup campaign.

In related news, the competition featured other significant sporting events, including USM Alger's victory in the CAF Cup, which they won on penalties against Zamalek after a tense return match in Cairo.

With training sessions underway, fan expectations and excitement build as the DR Congo prepares for its World Cup debut, proud to showcase its talents on the global stage.