DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP K · COD · CAF
DR Congo returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (1974, as Zaire).
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DR Congo's World Cup record
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 1 |
| Best finish | Group stage (1974, as Zaire) |
| Titles | 0 |
DR Congo's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal vs DR Congo | JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC | NRG Stadium | 1-1 |
| Colombia vs DR Congo | JUN 24 · 02:00 UTC | Estadio Akron | 1-0 |
| DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | JUN 27 · 23:30 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 3-1 |
| England vs DR Congo | JUL 1 · 16:00 UTC | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 2-1 |
How did DR Congo do at the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo played 3 group matches in Group K, winning 1, drawing 1 and losing 1, with 4 scored and 3 conceded: 1-1 against Portugal, 0-1 against Colombia, 3-1 against Uzbekistan.
In the knockout rounds they lost 1-2 to England in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group K?
See the full Group K table and fixtures →
DR Congo at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were DR Congo in at the 2026 World Cup?
- DR Congo were drawn into Group K with Colombia, Portugal, Uzbekistan.
- Who did DR Congo play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- DR Congo opened against Portugal on JUN 17 · 17:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston, TX, and it finished 1-1.
- How many World Cups have DR Congo won?
- DR Congo have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (1974, as Zaire).
Sources for DR Congo's 2026 record
DR Congo's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.