2026 World Cup qualifiers: Probable lineups Togo vs DR Congo

DR Congo travels to Togo in search of a crucial victory to keep their hopes of qualifying for the final stage of the 2026 World Cup alive. The match is set for Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. GMT.

The Leopards, currently second in Group B and trailing Senegal by two points, are determined to do their part by defeating Togo in Lomé. At the same time, they hope for a slip-up from Senegal in Juba to reclaim the top spot.

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Togo, sitting fourth with 7 points, will be playing for pride. The Sparrowhawks are also looking to get some payback against this DR Congo side that edged them 1-0 in the first leg.

For the record, DR Congo have a historical edge over Togo, winning 4 of the last 5 encounters. Togo's last victory dates back to 2013.

Here are the probable lineups for Togo vs DR Congo:

Togo probable XI: Mensah, Fofana, Boma, Djene, Bode, Romao, Aziangbe, Dermane, Yenoussi, Klidje, Laba.

DR Congo probable XI: Bertaud, Masuaku, Batubinsika, Mbemba, Wan-Bissaka; Moutoussamy, Mayele, Sadiki, Kayembe, Elia, Bakambu.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.