DR Congo
Mineral wealth, footballing soul.
DR Congo, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- FIFA World #60. DR Congo enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #60 in the world by FIFA, coached by S. Desabre.
- $400 Median Wealth. Median household wealth in DR Congo is $400 — ranked #47 of 48 WC nations.
- $71.6B Economy. DR Congo's total economy is worth $71.6B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- The Leopards. DR Congo is nicknamed 'Les Léopards' — a fierce identity carried for over 50 years.
- Massive Country, Massive Comeback. DR Congo is the 2nd-largest country in Africa by area — and now back among football's elite.
- Yoane Wissa. Their crown jewel is valued at $27M — about 21% of the entire DR Congo squad.
- First Sub-Saharan Africa at WC. DR Congo (then Zaire) was the first ever Sub-Saharan African nation at a World Cup, in 1974.
- Talent Factory for Europe. DR Congolese-descent players star across Europe — Lukaku, Tielemans, Kompany all trace heritage here.
- 2-Time AFCON Champions. DR Congo (Zaire) has won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times — among Africa's most decorated national teams.
- Squad Worth $130M. DR Congo's 2026 squad is valued at $130M — #35 of 48 nations, about 8% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
🇨🇩 DR Congo — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
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DR Congo holds vast mineral wealth (cobalt, copper, lithium) crucial for the energy transition. The financial system is small but mobile money is exploding.
DR Congo holds about 70% of the world's cobalt — vital for EV batteries.
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DR Congo FAQ
What is DR Congo's financial personality?
DR Congo is "The Sleeping Giant". DR Congo holds vast mineral wealth (cobalt, copper, lithium) crucial for the energy transition. The financial system is small but mobile money is exploding.
How wealthy is DR Congo?
DR Congo has a GDP per capita of $700, a total economy of $71.6B, and median household wealth of $400. It ranks #47 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is DR Congo's savings rate?
Households in DR Congo save about 5% of disposable income, and 0% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #60 by FIFA, coached by S. Desabre, with Yoane Wissa as their star player (market value $27M). Their full squad is valued at $130M.
Which group is DR Congo in at the 2026 World Cup?
DR Congo is drawn in Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are DR Congo's biggest football achievements?
DR Congo's honours include: AFCON × 2, WC 1974.
