Attacking threat
Yoane Wissa
Yoane Wissa is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for DR Congo.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Cédric Bakambu
Cédric Bakambu gives DR Congo balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Chancel Mbemba
Chancel Mbemba anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure DR Congo look without the ball.
Name & number printing
Get the DR Congo shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the DR Congo 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
DR Congo still lean on a #007fff home identity with #fcd116 contrast cues in the current cycle.
Umbro era
Umbro shape the current World Cup look for DR Congo.
2026 reveal window
December 20, 2025 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who is in the DR Congo squad for the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Yoane Wissa, Cédric Bakambu, Chancel Mbemba, with Sébastien Desabre as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the DR Congo head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Sébastien Desabre leads DR Congo into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this DR Congo squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.