Congo DR

Leopards Group K CAF

FIFA

#46

Elo

#59

Did you know

Their return ended a 52-year absence, sealed by Manchester United academy product Axel Tuanzebe's 100th-minute winner against Jamaica in the inter-confederation play-off.

World Cup record

Appearances: 2
Best finish: Group stage (1974, as Zaire)
Last finish: Group stage (1974, as Zaire)
Status: Yet to win

Coach & key players

Sébastien Desabre

Head coach
Chancel Mbemba

Lille
Cédric Bakambu

Real Betis
Yoann Wissa

Newcastle United

Fixtures

Jun 17, 17:00
Portugal v Congo DR
Houston
Jun 24, 02:00
Colombia v Congo DR
Zapopan
Jun 27, 23:30
Congo DR v Uzbekistan
Atlanta

Group opponents

Portugal
Uzbekistan
Colombia

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.