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DR Congo — the Léopards — are one of Africa's most richly talented nations but have long struggled to translate individual quality into tournament success. Lukebakio (Sevilla) and Wissa (Brentford) bring Premier League and La Liga quality to the attack. This is a squad with genuine pace and athletic ability that can cause problems for any opponent.

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4/10 Threat
#46 Rank
Group K

Tactical Blueprint

A physically powerful 4-3-3 with directness and pace as the primary weapons. Lukebakio's direct running at defenders creates space; Wissa's clever movement inside the box provides goal threat from multiple angles.

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Key Personnel

Dodi Lukebakio
7.09
Market Value €21.8m

Dodi Lukebakio

Player · Benfica

Goals 0
Assists 3
Matches 17
Yoane Wissa
6.24
Market Value €25.1m

Yoane Wissa

Player · Newcastle United

Goals 1
Assists 1
Matches 19
Arthur Masuaku
6.84
Market Value €1.7m

Arthur Masuaku

Player · Lens

Goals 0
Assists 0
Matches 4

Tournament Lore

Fact #1

Congo (then Zaire) appeared at the 1974 World Cup — their most famous moment was a chaotic free-kick situation against Brazil.

Fact #2

DR Congo has produced some of world football's most talented players, many developed in Belgian football before moving elsewhere in Europe.

Fact #3

The country has a population of over 100 million — the largest football-playing nation without significant World Cup history.

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