The Democratic Republic of Congo continued their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a disciplined performance as they held Denmark to a 0-0 draw in an international friendly played at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège, Belgium, on Wednesday evening.

The encounter provided both sides with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their squads ahead of upcoming international assignments, with DR Congo particularly focused on sharpening their preparations for their first World Cup appearance in over five decades.

Despite Denmark enjoying periods of possession and creating several promising attacking moments, the Leopards remained compact and organised throughout the contest.

Coach Sébastien Desabre will be encouraged by his side’s defensive resilience against a European opponent ranked significantly higher in the FIFA standings.

DR Congo’s backline stood firm under pressure, frustrating the Danes and limiting clear-cut scoring opportunities in a match that lacked a clinical edge in the final third.

The draw extends the Congolese side’s impressive run of positive results as they build momentum ahead of their historic return to football’s biggest stage.

For Denmark, the stalemate highlighted both their defensive solidity and their struggles in front of goal, with the Scandinavian side unable to find a breakthrough despite fielding a competitive lineup.

The friendly formed part of DR Congo’s World Cup preparation camp in Belgium, with another warm-up match against Chile scheduled before the start of the tournament.

Having secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a remarkable campaign, the Leopards will take confidence from their ability to match a strong European opponent as they continue to gear up for the global showpiece in Canada, Mexico and the United States.