DR Congo have climbed one place to 40th in the FIFA men’s world ranking dated 7 October 2026. FECOFA announced the improvement on 8 October, while Radio Okapi had reported the same ranking a day earlier.

The Leopards remain seventh in Africa, according to the federation. The announced improvement therefore concerns their world position, with no change in continental standing in FECOFA’s statement.

The edition is dated 7 October 2026: Radio Okapi gives that date in its report, and FIFA’s official page confirms it as the latest update. The reference to 2027 in FECOFA’s text is a typographical error within an article about the October 2026 ranking.

FIFA lists 18 November 2026 as the next official update. That will provide the next comparison point for the Leopards’ place in the world ranking.

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FECOFA — 8 octobre 2026Radio Okapi — 7 octobre 2026FIFA — calendrier du classement masculin

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