Sébastien Desabre has announced a squad of 26 players to represent the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The announcement was made on Monday, May 18.
Notably, the squad sees the absence of players such as Afimico Pululu and Michel-Ange Balikwisha. Their omission has caught the attention of fans and analysts alike.
The final list of players includes:
Advertisement
GOALKEEPERS
- T. Fayulu
- L. Mpasi
- M. Epolo
DEFENDERS
- A. Wan-Bissaka
- G. Kalulu
- J. Kayembe
- A. Masuaku
- S. Kapuadi
- R. Bushiri
- A. Tuanzebe
- C. Mbemba
- D. Batubinsika
MIDFIELDERS
- N. Sadiki
- S. Moutoussamy
- E. Kayembe
- N. Mukau
- C. Pickel
- N. Mbuku
- B. Cipenga
- M. Elia
- T. Bongonda
- G. Kakuta
FORWARDS
- F. Mayele
- C. Bakambu
- S. Banza
- Y. Wissa