World Cup 2026 (Q) - Senegal: "It's going to be a war," Pape Gueye warns DR Congo | OneFootball

Pape Gueye

This is the most anticipated clash of matchday 8 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Senegal is set to take on DR Congo, and the heat is on.

Next Tuesday, Senegal travels to Kinshasa to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. It's a showdown between the second and first-placed teams in Group B. This face-off between the Lions and the Leopards is shaping up to be decisive for a spot at the 2026 World Cup. Fully aware of what's at stake, the Senegalese squad says they're ready. "DR Congo are the favorites because they're ahead of us and will be playing at home. But we're coming with our own weapons," warns captain Kalidou Koulibaly.

Pape Gueye, for his part, is already up for the battle: "It's going to be a war because we want to win. We'll get some rest and see what we can improve before facing Congo. And we're going there to win." Just to recap, only one point separates the two teams. DR Congo sits atop the table with 16 points, while Senegal is just behind with 15—both teams having secured victories.