DR Congo national football team will take a crucial step in their preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with a friendly against Bermuda national football team in Guadalajara on 25 March.
The match, reported by Afrik-Foot, comes as the Congolese side approaches the final phase of their World Cup campaign.
Coach Sébastien Desabre will use the fixture to fine-tune tactics and evaluate player readiness ahead of the decisive intercontinental play-off.
“Facing Bermuda will serve as a dress rehearsal for our team,” said the coaching staff. With only six days to go before the play-off, the friendly offers a final opportunity to test formations, assess fitness levels, and build cohesion in the squad.
DR Congo’s World Cup hopes hinge on the outcome of the play-off, where they will face the winner of the match between Jamaica national football team and New Caledonia national football team.
Securing a spot in the tournament would mark a historic return to the global stage for the Léopards, making the friendly in Guadalajara a critical part of their preparation.
The team’s strategy includes intensive training sessions and tactical drills, with the friendly intended to simulate match conditions and pressure situations.
For the players, it represents a final chance to adapt to the demands of international competition and ensure peak performance for the high-stakes play-off.
With anticipation building among fans, the Congolese side views the Guadalajara fixture as more than a warm-up; it is a vital step toward a historic World Cup appearance.
Success in the friendly and the subsequent play-off would signal DR Congo’s return to football’s biggest stage after years of absence.
