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Algeria vs DR Congo Lineups, Preview
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Algeria vs DR Congo Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Emmanuel Mendez  |  Last updated Jan 6, 2026 8:09 AM ET

One of the best round of 16 matches in the 2025 AFCON is between Algeria and DR Congo. Both teams are unbeaten after three group stage matches.

Algeria is one of two teams in the whole tournament to win all three group stage matches. Algeria topped Group E with nine points, scoring seven goals and only conceding one goal.

Algeria defeated Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea. Their previous match was a 3-1 win over Equatorial Guinea with a secondary team, with Zineddine Belaid, Fares Chaibi, and Ibrahim Maza as the goal scorers.

DR Congo finished second in Group D with seven points, scoring five goals and only conceding one gola after three group stage matches.

DR Congo defeated Benin 1-0, drew 1-1 with Senegal, and defeated Botswana 3-0. Their previous match was the 3-0 win over Botswana, with Nathanael Mbuku scoring one goal and Gael Kakuta scoring two goals.

Democratic Republic Of Congo's midfielder #11 Mario Stroeykens is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group D football match between Botswana and Democratic Republic of Congo at El Madina Stadium in Rabat on December 30, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP via Getty Images)

Where to Watch Algeria vs DR Congo

Algeria vs DR Congo will kick off at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 5 p.m. local time in Rabat, Morocco.

The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through select TV Channels and streaming services.

  • beIN Sports (USA)
  • beIN Sports En Español (USA)
  • beIN SPORTS 3 (USA)
  • Fanatiz USA (USA)
  • fuboTV (USA)
  • beIN Sports MENA Max 1-4 (Algeria)
  • Arryadia TNT (Algeria)
  • beIN Connect (Algeria)
  • SuperSport Football Plus ROA (DR Congo)
  • SuperSport MáXimo 3 (DR Congo)
  • DStv Now (DR Congo)

Expected Lineups for Algeria and DR Congo

Algeria

  • Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane
  • Defenders: Mehdi Dorval, Ramy Bensebaini, Aissa Mandi, Rafik Belghali
  • Midfielders: Ismael Bennacer, Hicham Boudaoui, Ibrahim Maza
  • Forwards: Anis Hadj Moussa, Mohammed Amoura, Riyad Mahrez

DR Congo

  • Goalkeeper: Lionel Mpasi-Nzau
  • Defenders: Arthur Masuaku, Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
  • Midfielders: Noah Sadiki, Samuel Moutoussamy, Ngal Ayel Mukau
  • Forwards: Meschack Elia, Cedric Bakambu, Theo Bongonda

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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