Introduction: Umbro’s 2026 Kit Collection for Congo DR’s Major Tournament Campaigns
Umbro has officially unveiled the 2026 kit collection for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo DR) national football team, encompassing home, away, and third designs. These kits are set to make their appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 and, if the team successfully navigates the intercontinental playoffs, will also be worn at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The launch marks a key collaboration between Umbro and the Congo DR football governing body FECOFA, with the collection tailored to reflect the nation’s footballing heritage while embracing modern design aesthetics. As the team prepares for two major international tournaments, the new kits serve as both a symbolic representation of national pride and a functional choice for on-pitch performance.
Core Design Framework: Colorways & Essential Badge Elements
The 2026 Congo DR match kit range by Umbro is defined by three distinct colorways that form the foundation of each design. The home kit features a light blue base, the away kit adopts a clean white palette, and the third kit boasts a bold red design—each hue carefully selected to resonate with national identity.
A unifying element across all three jerseys is the incorporation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo flag and the FECOFA badge, ensuring that national pride is front and center. This consistent branding ties the collection together, while the unique colorways allow for clear differentiation between kits during different matches, meeting both functional and symbolic needs.
Home Kit Details: Leopard Stripe Motif & National Honor Accents
The 2026 Umbro Congo DR home kit, anchored in light blue, stands out with a striking leopard stripe-inspired pattern across its lower half. This motif transitions seamlessly from white to deeper blue tones, adding a dynamic visual layer that pays homage to the country’s natural heritage.
Complementing the base design are a red crew neck collar with white trim and red sleeve cuffs, which introduce bold accent colors. On the chest, the DRC flag is prominently displayed alongside the Umbro logo and the FECOFA crest—a crest adorned with two stars, a deliberate recognition of Congo DR’s 1968 and 1974 AFCON championship titles.
These details combine to blend modern design flair with a tribute to the nation’s rich footballing history.
Away & Third Kits: Distinct Patterns with Design Continuity
The away kit takes a geometric turn, featuring a diamond pattern that transitions from white at the top to subtle blue tones at the bottom. Blue accents on the collar and shoulder panels create visual continuity with the home kit, ensuring the collection feels cohesive while maintaining its own identity.
Meanwhile, the third kit breaks new ground with bold yellow graphic patterns covering the shoulders and sleeves; these abstract shapes deliver an energetic aesthetic that sets it apart from the diamond patterns of the away kit. The third jersey is finished with a yellow crew neck collar and white and red sleeve trim, incorporating the same accent colors as the home kit to keep the collection’s visual language consistent.
Tournament Debut: When & Where the New Kits Will Shine
Congo DR is set to debut their new Umbro kits at AFCON 2025, where they have been drawn in a group stage alongside Benin, Botswana, and Senegal—a challenging group that will test the team’s mettle from the outset.
Beyond AFCON 2025, the kits hold the potential to feature on the world’s biggest stage: if the team advances through the intercontinental qualification playoffs, they will wear the 2026 collection at the FIFA World Cup 2026. For players and fans alike, the new kits will become a symbol of hope and unity as Congo DR chases success in both tournaments, merging style and ambition on the international football stage.
