Led by their Paris star, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is looking to naturalise 12 players ahead of the World Cup

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's World Cup Ambitions

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's ambitions extend far beyond simply taking part in the World Cup.

Post-Qualification Celebrations

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's celebrations following their qualification for the 2026 World Cup continue to cause a stir amongst some European clubs, as players have remained in their home country to celebrate the achievement and have not returned to their clubs following the end of the international break.

• The Democratic Republic of the Congo qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
• Players have remained in their home country to celebrate the achievement.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's ambitions extend far beyond simply taking part in the World Cup.

Boosting Squad with New Talent

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is looking to naturalise 12 players ahead of the World Cup, led by their Paris star.