| Football in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
|---|---|
 Josip Katalinski at World Cup 1974 against Zaire. | |
| Governing body | Congolese Association Football Federation |
| National team(s) | men's national team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup (National Team) African Cup of Nations (National Team) | |
Football is the most popular sport played in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The national football team has won the African Cup of Nations twice: in 1968 and 1974 under the nations' former name Zaire.[1] The national team qualified for the World Cup in 1974, their only appearance in that tournament.[2][3]
- ^ Ginnell, Luke (January 12, 2017). "The rebirth of a footballing nation: how Congolese football is once again among Africa's best".
- ^ Rhoden, William C. (10 June 2010). "Africa Honors Its Soccer Past and Looks Forward". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
- ^ Merrill, Austin (9 April 2010). "Zaire, the Leopards, and the 1974 World Cup". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2013-12-02.