The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) men's national football team has moved up to 105th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, released on April 17, 2026. This represents a positive shift for the team, known as the Leopards, as they continue their campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The rankings update reflects international matches played over the recent window. The DRC's rise is attributed to their performances, including a 1-0 victory over Tanzania in a World Cup qualifier. The team is currently placed third in Group B of the African qualifiers, behind Senegal and Sudan.
FIFA's ranking system evaluates the results of all member associations' senior men's national teams. The DRC will look to improve their position further in the upcoming qualifying matches scheduled for later in 2026, with the next rankings update expected in June.
