Want the confirmed squad and predicted starting XI? See our Official 2026 DR Congo World Cup roster guide with a free printable PDF — or compare every qualified nation on the 2026 World Cup Master Roster Directory.
DR Congo return to the FIFA World Cup, representing the African continent with pride in one of the tournament’s most competitive groups. Drawn into Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, the Leopards open with a marquee matchup against Portugal in Houston. Below is the complete 2026 DR Congo World Cup schedule with kickoff times (all Eastern), venues, and a free printable PDF download.
DR Congo is drawn into Group K with Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Kickoff times are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
| Stage | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group K – Game 1 | Wed, Jun 17 | 1:00 PM ET | vs. Portugal | NRG Stadium – Houston, TX | FOX |
| Group K – Game 2 | Tue, Jun 23 | 10:00 PM ET | vs. Colombia | Estadio Akron – Guadalajara, Mexico | FS1 |
| Group K – Game 3 | Sat, Jun 27 | 7:30 PM ET | vs. Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA | FS1 |
Knockout round matchups will be determined after group stage play concludes. DR Congo must finish in the top two of Group K – or qualify as one of the best third-place finishers – to advance. We’ll update this table with opponents, times, and venues as they are confirmed.
| Stage | Date | Time (ET) | Opponent | Venue | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Round of 16 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Quarterfinal | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Semifinal | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Final | Jul 19 | TBD | TBD | MetLife Stadium – East Rutherford, NJ | TBD |
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DR Congo is in Group K alongside Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DR Congo opens the tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET against Portugal at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.
DR Congo plays at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX (June 17), Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico (June 23), and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA (June 27).
DR Congo faces Portugal on June 17, Colombia on June 23, and Uzbekistan on June 27 in Group K group stage play.
Yes! A free printable PDF of DR Congo’s complete 2026 World Cup schedule is available above, including all group stage kickoff times, venues, and knockout round placeholders.
Watch every 2026 FIFA World Cup match live on Fox Sports.
