DR Congo team focuses on collective identity for World Cup 2026
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Sébastian Desabre leads the DR Congo squad into the World Cup starting on June 11. The team emphasizes a strong collective identity, which will be crucial as they face stiff competition. Star forward Yoane Wissa is expected to play a pivotal role under the pressure of expectations. The tournament marks a significant moment for the team as they look to establish their presence on the world stage.
- •DR Congo's World Cup campaign begins June 11.
- •Sébastian Desabre is the team's head coach.
- •Yoane Wissa is highlighted as a key player.
- •The team emphasizes collective identity ahead of the tournament.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — DR Congo World Cup 2026 team guide
"Sébastian Desabre’s group has a clear collective identity but star forward Yoane Wissa will shoulder huge expectations This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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