Draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: the DRC faces an accessible challenge
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were recently drawn in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Alongside Senegal, Mauritania, Togo, Sudan and South Sudan, the Congolese Leopards have a route that seems affordable.
Under the direction of Sébastien Desabre, the Congolese players will however have to give the best of themselves to hope to qualify directly for the World Cup, an opportunity that has eluded them for more than forty-five years. If Senegal appears to be the big favorite in this group, the other opponents seem within reach of Desabre’s proteges, provided they put all the chances on their side.
It is important to remember that the first of each group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, while the four best runners-up will play a qualifying tournament where only the first will obtain a place for the intercontinental tournament.
For the DRC, the stakes are high: to stand out in an affordable group and end a long wait for qualification for the World Cup. This is a golden opportunity for the Congolese team to justify its status and show all its determination on the international scene.
In conclusion, the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers offers the DRC an opportunity to seek qualification. With opponents within reach in Group B, the Congolese national team will have to surpass themselves to rise to the top and realize their dream of participating in the most prestigious football competition in the world