The DR Congo national football team gears up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 amid growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. After a ten-day training camp in Belgium, DR Congo now travel to France to play a warm-up game against Chile. The fixture was earlier slated to be held in Spain, but it has been moved to Orleans after the Spanish authorities disallowed it as a precaution, despite the players and the coaching staff having spent a long period in Europe. DR Congo return to action following a gritty goalless draw with Denmark.
Will DR Congo vs Chile international friendly be played behind closed doors?
DR Congo and Chile will square off against each other at the Stade de la Source in Orleans. It will be a closed-door match, with no fans allowed to enter the venue due to health concerns. After the match is over, DR Congo team will jet off to Houston to prepare for the FIFA World Cup opener against Portugal on June 17.
DR Congo vs Chile Match Time and Other Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | DR Congo vs Chile |
| Date | June 9, 2026 |
| Time (IST) | 9:30 PM |
| Time (DR Congo) | 5:00 PM CAT |
| Time (Chile) | 12:00 PM CLT |
| Time (USA) | 12:00 PM EDT |
| Venue | Stade de la Source in Orleans, France |
| Competition | International Friendly |
DR Congo vs Chile Head-To-Head Records and Stats
It’s going to be a historic fixture as DR Congo and Chile have never faced each other so far in an international game.
DR Congo vs Chile Prediction
DR Congo, who are returning to the FIFA World Cup after more than 50 years, will be keen for a positive result in the final warm-up game before the main event. Chile, who have failed to qualify this year, will look to put up a competitive performance in France.
DR Congo vs Chile Predicted Score: DR Congo 1-1 Chile
DR Congo vs Chile Live Streaming Details: Can the closed-door friendly be watched on TV and online platforms?
Here are the live streaming info for DR Congo vs Chile match in India, USA, DR Congo and Chile:
| Country | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | NA | NA |
| Chile | Chilevisión | Chilevisión digital platforms |
| DR Congo | RTNC | RTNC platforms (subject to availability) |
| UK | NA | Bet365 (for eligible users) |
| USA | DSports | DGO (DIRECTV GO) |
DR Congo vs Chile Predicted Lineups
DR Congo predicted lineup: Mpasi, Kalulu, Tuanzebe, Mbemba, Masuaku, Moutoussamy, Mukau, Kayembe, Elia, Wissa, Bakambu
Chile predicted lineup: Cortés, Isla, Maripán, Díaz, Suazo, Echeverría, Núñez, Osorio, Dávila, Zavala, Vargas
