Algeria vs DR Congo: head to head
7 matches · 1965–2026
3Algeria wins
4Draws
0DR Congo wins
9–4Goals
Rivalry summary
34
Algeria 3Draws 4DR Congo 0
Algeria and DR Congo have met 7 times since 1965. Algeria lead the head-to-head with 3 wins to DR Congo's 0, and 4 matches ended level.
Goals: Algeria 9, DR Congo 4 (1.86 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 6 January 2026: Algeria 1–0 DR Congo (Africa Cup of Nations).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Algeria 4–1 DR Congo on 20 July 1965.
4 of the meetings were competitive matches; the rest were friendlies.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Algeria 1–1 DR Congo (3 times)
- Algeria at home
- 0W 2D 0L in 2 games
- Longest Algeria unbeaten run
- 7 matches
- Longest DR Congo unbeaten run
- 4 matches
- Competitive matches only
- Algeria 3, DR Congo 0, draws 1
- Goals per game
- 1.86
All 7 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | Algeria | 1–0 | DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations | Rabat |
| 10 Oct 2019 | Algeria | 1–1 | DR Congo | International Friendly | Blida |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Algeria | 1–1 | DR Congo | International Friendly | Nanterre |
| 20 Aug 2002 | Algeria | 1–1 | DR Congo | International Friendly | Blida |
| 24 Jan 2000 | DR Congo | 0–0 | Algeria | Africa Cup of Nations | Kumasi |
| 19 Mar 1988 | Algeria | 1–0 | DR Congo | Africa Cup of Nations | Casablanca |
| 20 Jul 1965 | Algeria | 4–1 | DR Congo | All-African Games | Brazzaville |
By competition
| Competition | P | Algeria | Draw | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| International Friendly | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| All-African Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Columns: Algeria wins, draws, DR Congo wins.
By decade
| Decade | Algeria | Draw | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Algeria and DR Congo?
Algeria have won more meetings: 3 wins to DR Congo's 0, with 4 draws.
How many times have Algeria and DR Congo played each other?
They have played 7 times between 1965 and 2026.
When did Algeria last play DR Congo?
On 6 January 2026: Algeria 1–0 DR Congo (Africa Cup of Nations).