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CAF confirms Desabre’s contribution to World Cup review in Cabo Verde
Reports published on October 10 name DR Congo’s coach among the final-day contributors. The conference ended the previous day on Sal Island.
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A selection of stories and context. Dates refer to the events or original source publications.
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FIFA ranking: DR Congo move up to 40th in the world
FECOFA reports a one-place rise for the Leopards, who remain seventh in Africa, in the 7 October 2026 ranking.
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Kévin Pedro: Saint-Étienne confirms a first DR Congo cap followed by a start
In its October 7 roundup, Saint-Étienne reviews its full-back’s international debut and his start in the second friendly against Uganda.
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U23: DR Congo overturn Mauritania deficit to set up Nigeria tie
The young Leopards won 2-0 in Lubumbashi after losing in Nouakchott. Separate match reports confirm their progress to the second round of U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
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DR Congo close Uganda friendlies with a draw
Mbuku put the Leopards ahead, but a late Uganda equaliser left the second Johannesburg friendly level at 1-1.
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DR Congo lose to Uganda in Johannesburg
A reshuffled Leopards side lost 0-2 in the October 2 friendly.
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U20: DR Congo lose to Senegal ahead of UNIFFAC qualifiers
The young Leopards lost 2-1 in Dakar. A second friendly is scheduled for Sunday before the trip to Yaoundé.
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A second Leopards camp opens in Pretoria
The squad changes after its September qualifying matches.
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DR Congo win in Harare to stay top of Group E
Wissa and Moutoussamy scored in a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe.
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Mbemba and Wissa open DR Congo’s AFCON 2027 campaign
The Leopards beat Equatorial Guinea 2-0 on September 24.
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World Cup 2026: Kane’s double ends the Leopards’ campaign
DR Congo lead until the 75th minute, but England turn the round-of-32 tie around to win 2-1 in Atlanta.
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World Cup 2026: Wissa and Mayele turn the Uzbekistan game around
DR Congo come from behind to win 3-1 in Atlanta and reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.
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World Cup 2026: Muñoz breaks DR Congo’s resistance late on
Colombia win 1-0 in Guadalajara, leaving the Leopards on one point before their final Group K match.
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World Cup 2026: Wissa earns DR Congo a point against Portugal
Behind after six minutes, the Leopards equalise before half-time to open their campaign with a 1-1 draw in Houston.
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31 March 2026: DR Congo secure World Cup return
Victory over Jamaica ended a 52-year wait for qualification.
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February 2024: Leopards advance beyond the quarter-finals
DR Congo recovered to beat Guinea by three goals to one.