DR Congo national football team
Leopards · UNIFFAC · Elo 1740 (7th in Africa)
About the DR Congo national team
The DR Congo national football team (Leopards) represents DR Congo in men's international football and competes in CAF's Central African (UNIFFAC) region.
In total, DR Congo have played 532 recorded internationals since 1948: 209 wins (39.3%), 146 draws and 177 defeats, with 789 goals scored and 636 conceded.
DR Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1968 and 1974).
They have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2 times (1974 and 2026).
Our Elo rating puts DR Congo on 1740 points: 7th in Africa and 43rd in the world. Their highest rating (1783) came in 1974.
Dieumerci Mbokani is the leading scorer in our match records with 15 goals for DR Congo.
Next matches
All fixtures →
Recent results
All results →DLDLWLWWLD
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | D |  Uganda |
1–1 | International Friendly | N · Johannesburg |
| 2 Oct 2026 | L | Uganda |
0–2 | International Friendly | N · Johannesburg |
| 28 Sep 2026 | W |  Zimbabwe |
2–1 | AFCON Qualification | A · Harare |
| 24 Sep 2026 | W |  Equatorial Guinea |
2–0 | AFCON Qualification | H · Kinshasa |
| 1 Jul 2026 | L |  England |
1–2 | FIFA World Cup | N · Atlanta |
| 27 Jun 2026 | W |  Uzbekistan |
3–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Atlanta |
| 23 Jun 2026 | L |  Colombia |
0–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Zapopan |
| 17 Jun 2026 | D |  Portugal |
1–1 | FIFA World Cup | N · Houston |
| 9 Jun 2026 | L |  Chile |
1–2 | International Friendly | N · Orléans |
| 3 Jun 2026 | D |  Denmark |
0–0 | International Friendly | N · Liège |
| 31 Mar 2026 | W |  Jamaica |
1–0 | World Cup Qualification | N · Zapopan |
| 25 Mar 2026 | W |  Bermuda |
2–0 | International Friendly | N · Zapopan |
Key facts
- At home
- 95W 29D 28L (62% wins)
- Away
- 58W 69D 92L (26% wins)
- Neutral venues
- 56W 48D 57L (35% wins)
- Goals per match
- 1.48 scored, 1.20 conceded
- Clean sheets
- 167 (31%)
- Failed to score
- 140 matches (26%)
- Most common score
- 1–1 (70 times)
- vs Asia
- 2W 2D 4L
- vs Europe
- 0W 4D 3L
- vs North America
- 2W 1D 1L
- vs South America
- 0W 0D 3L
- vs Oceania
- 0W 1D 0L
- Best decade
- 1960s (54% wins)
- First recorded match
- DR Congo 2–3 Zambia (1948)
Where DR Congo players were born
All birthplaces →Each dot is a birthplace; bigger dots mean more players. Players born outside Africa are on the born abroad page.
Active DR Congo internationals
Where they play →| Player | Position | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wan-Bissaka | Full-back |  Aston Villa F.C. | 16 | 0 |
| Cédric Bakambu | Forward |  San Diego FC | 73 | 21 |
| Yannick Bolasie | Wing half |  Cruzeiro E.C. | – | – |
| Theo Bongonda | Wing half |  Spartak Moscow | – | – |
| Samuel Moutoussamy | Midfielder |  FC Nantes | – | – |
| Marcel Tisserand | Defender |  VfL Wolfsburg | 1 | 0 |
| Charles Pickel | Defender |  RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | – | – |
| Paul-Jose M'Poku | Wing half |  FC UTA Arad | 22 | 6 |
| Omenuke Mfulu | Defender | Deportivo de A Coruña | 5 | 0 |
| Hervé Kage | Midfielder |  R.E. Virton | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Nkololo | Forward |  NK Istra 1961 | 4 | 2 |
| Vital Nsimba | Defender | Clermont Foot 63 | – | – |
| Aristote Nsiala | Defender | Ipswich Town F.C. | 1 | 0 |
| Arsène Zola | Full-back |  SCC Mohammédia | – | – |
| Deborah Ngalula | Winger | FF Yzeure Allier Auvergne | – | – |
| Junior Mbele | Forward | Hassania Agadir | – | – |
Players with an open club spell and a senior cap on record; not an official squad list.
Top scorers
Full list →- Dieumerci Mbokani2008–2021
- Shabani Nonda2000–2008
- Yoane Wissa2022–2026
- Ndaye Mulamba1974–1976
- Cédric Bakambu2017–2025
- Trésor Mputu2005–2013
- Mayanga Maku1972–1974
- Jean Kalala N'Tumba1972–1973
- Kakoko Etepé1972–1974
- Kembo Uba Kembo1972–1973
Record by competition
| Competition | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON Qualification | 135 | 66 | 32 | 37 | 214 | 135 | 1965–2026 | |
| World Cup Qualification | 97 | 48 | 22 | 27 | 159 | 101 | 1972–2026 | |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 84 | 23 | 30 | 31 | 99 | 109 | 2 | 1965–2026 |
| FIFA World Cup | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 1974–2026 | |
| All-African Games | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 1965–1965 | |
| Nile Basin Tournament | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2011–2011 | |
| African Friendship Games | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1963–1963 | |
| COSAFA Cup | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Notable DR Congo players
All players →
Gaël KakutaDR Congo · b. 1991
Aaron Wan-BissakaDR Congo · Aston Villa F.C.
Cédric BakambuDR Congo · San Diego FC
Chancel MbembaDR Congo · b. 1994
Yannick BolasieDR Congo · Cruzeiro E.C.
Arthur MasuakuDR Congo · b. 1993
Shabani NondaDR Congo · b. 1977
Benik AfobeDR Congo · b. 1993
Dieumerci MbokaniDR Congo · b. 1985
Theo BongondaDR Congo · Spartak Moscow
Lomana LuaLuaDR Congo · b. 1980
Samuel MoutoussamyDR Congo · FC Nantes
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the DR Congo national team?
DR Congo are nicknamed the Leopards.
How many times have DR Congo won AFCON?
DR Congo have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1968 and 1974).
Have DR Congo played at the World Cup?
Yes, DR Congo have played at 2 World Cups (1974 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for DR Congo?
In our match database, Dieumerci Mbokani leads with 15 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
What is the biggest win in DR Congo history?
DR Congo 10–1 Zambia on 22 November 1969 (International Friendly).