Cedric Bakambu
Congo DR
Age
35
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Cedric Bakambu
Cedric Bakambu takes a place in Congo DR's confirmed 26 for the 2026 World Cup, lining up as a centre-forward. The Real Betis striker is 35 at kick-off, a former France youth international valued at around €1.40m and a veteran focal point. Congo DR were drawn in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. They open against Portugal at NRG Stadium in Houston on 17 June, then face Colombia at Estadio Akron in Zapopan on 23 June before meeting Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 27 June. Congo DR reached the finals by winning Inter-confederation play-off Path 1, qualifying on 31 March 2026. The group stage runs through June as Sébastien Desabre's side look to make their mark.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Assists
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Playing Style
An experienced, instinctive centre-forward and clinical poacher, Bakambu is DR Congo's veteran focal point. He stands 1.82 m and is right-footed, and has played 562 minutes this season. At 35 he is part of Sébastien Desabre's plans for the 2026 group stage, named in the 26 for the finals.
World Cup History
For Cedric Bakambu, the 2026 World Cup is a senior debut. A proven scorer for Congo DR with 21 goals in 68 caps, the centre-forward brings a decade of international goals to Congo DR's first finals. His goals have led the Congo DR line for the best part of a decade.
National Team
Congo DR
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
Bakambu rounds out the Congo DR options, where the side are set at Tier 5 for £4m. He has 68 caps and 21 goals for Congo DR, with 3 goals in 18 club games this season.
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Bakambu at the 2026 World Cup
Bakambu is a confirmed centre-forward in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the Congo DR side opening their Group K campaign in June.
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Congo DR are a Tier 5 side on the card at £4m, drawn into Group K with Portugal first up in the group.
Cedric Bakambu World Cup 2026 FAQs
At Tier 5 and £4m on the card, Congo DR are read as a unit, their Group K draw a team matter rather than a verdict on Bakambu, so the slot tracks Congo DR as a side at the 2026 finals.
A centre-forward for Congo DR, Bakambu plays his club football for Real Betis and was named by Sébastien Desabre in the final 26 for the 2026 World Cup, where Congo DR contest Group K in the group stage this summer.
No. The 2026 World Cup is a senior debut for the Real Betis centre-forward, who reaches the finals once Bakambu's place in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad was confirmed for the tournament this summer.
Bakambu represents Real Betis at club level and is one of Congo DR's forwards in Sébastien Desabre's final 26, with Congo DR starting their Group K campaign against Portugal in mid-June at the 2026 World Cup finals.
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