Denmark - Congo DR live - Football

Denmark face DR Congo in a historic first-ever international meeting between the two nations, taking place on 3 June 2026 at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège, Belgium - a fixture carrying very different weight for each side heading into summer 2026.

Match Info: Denmark vs DR Congo

Denmark vs DR Congo kicks off on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 19:00 BST (18:00 UTC) at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège, Belgium, as part of the International Friendly Games - and it marks the very first competitive or friendly encounter between these two football nations.

Where to Watch Denmark vs DR Congo?

Viewers in the United States can catch the match on Fubo TV or VIX, both of which carry live streaming rights. In Belgium, where the game is actually being played, the match is available on DAZN Belgium.

Across Europe, DAZN broadcasts the fixture in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, while Portuguese fans can watch on Sport TV1 on television or stream via Sport TV Multiscreen. In Denmark, the match airs on TV2 Denmark (TV) and TV2 Play (online), while DR Congo viewers can follow on RTNC.

Fans across the Arab world - including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, the UAE and more than a dozen other countries - have access through beIN SPORTS CONNECT Arabia. France can watch via L'Équipe Live Foot, and Puerto Rico through VIX.

Denmark vs DR Congo - Match Preview

Denmark arrive in Liège still processing a painful World Cup qualifying exit, while DR Congo step out as a nation buzzing with momentum - the Leopards are heading to their first World Cup since 1974 and are using this friendly as a final calibration before the tournament.

Denmark are among the highest-profile European nations who failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, missing out for the first time since 2014. Brian Riemer's side finished second in their UEFA qualifying group after a 4-2 defeat to Scotland in November cost them a direct berth. They then overcame North Macedonia 4-0 in the playoff semi-final, only to lose 3-1 on penalties against Czechia after a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes in the final. Riemer, though under significant public pressure, has received backing from the Danish Football Association and has openly acknowledged a "painful process" of rebuilding the squad.

DR Congo, meanwhile, booked their place at the 2026 World Cup for the first time since representing the country as Zaire in 1974. Coached by Sébastien Desabre, the Leopards beat Jamaica 1-0 in the inter-confederation playoff final courtesy of Axel Tuanzebe's extra-time winner and will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K. A logistical curveball has emerged ahead of the friendly - DR Congo's training camp was relocated from Kinshasa to Belgium due to an Ebola outbreak - but that has done little to dampen the squad's focus.

Head-to-Head: Denmark vs DR Congo

Wednesday's fixture in Liège represents the first-ever meeting between Denmark and DR Congo; no prior encounter - competitive or friendly - has taken place between these two nations, making this match the opening line of what could become a fascinating long-term footballing chapter.

As no previous meetings exist between the two sides, there is no historical record to draw on. The list below captures the only entry in this head-to-head:

• 3 June 2026 - International Friendly - Stade Maurice Dufrasne, Liège (first ever meeting)

Denmark - Recent Form

Denmark have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 8 - a mixed record that reflects the transitional nature of Riemer's rebuilding project.

Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw away to Czech Republic on 31 March 2026, a result made all the more notable by Denmark's playoff history with the same opponents. Before that, they put on a convincing display with a 4-0 home win over North Macedonia on 26 March. The autumn 2025 campaign was more turbulent: a 3-1 win over Greece at home in October was followed by a 2-2 draw with Belarus and then a 4-2 defeat to Scotland away in November, which ultimately set the tone for their World Cup exit. Christian Eriksen is reportedly on course for his 150th Denmark cap, while Newcastle striker Will Osula - who scored 5 goals in 7 games late in the club season - is in contention for a first senior international appearance.

DR Congo - Recent Form

DR Congo have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, scoring 7 goals and conceding just 2 - a defensive solidity that underlines why they are considered a credible World Cup contender.

The Leopards' two most recent results were a 1-0 win over Jamaica in the inter-confederation playoff final on 31 March and a 2-0 victory against Bermuda on 25 March. Prior to that, they demolished Botswana 3-0 away in December 2025 and drew 1-1 against Senegal. Their only defeat in this five-game stretch came in early January 2026, when Algeria edged them out 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 - a goal that arrived in the 119th minute of extra time. Across their last 10 matches in all competitions, DR Congo lost just once and kept 7 clean sheets.

Facts and Statistics

4 key facts about this historic encounter:

• The match on 3 June 2026 is the first-ever meeting between Denmark and DR Congo in international football.
• DR Congo are appearing at their first World Cup since 1974, when they competed as Zaire - a 52-year gap between major tournament appearances.
• Denmark failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup for the first time since 2014, losing the European playoff final to Czechia on penalties.
• DR Congo conceded just 2 goals across their last 5 matches, keeping a clean sheet in 3 of those games.