Denmark and DR Congo meet in an international friendly on June 3, 2026, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM ET at Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege. Fubo is the listed broadcaster for the match, which comes at a sharp moment for both teams as they close in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The game has drawn attention because it gives Brian Riemer another chance to steady Denmark after a turbulent qualifying run. His side flashed attacking power in a 4-0 win over North Macedonia, but defeats to Scotland and Czechia exposed the defensive problems that have made every result feel heavier than it should in a short qualifying window.
Denmark still arrive with some recent form to point to. Over their last five matches, they have one win, one draw and three losses, including a 2-2 draw with Belarus and a 3-1 win over Greece. There are no confirmed injuries or suspensions listed for Riemer’s squad, but no probable starting lineup has been announced, leaving the shape of Denmark’s side unclear until closer to kickoff.
DR Congo come in with a different feel. Sebastien Desabre’s team beat Jamaica 1-0 in their most recent World Cup qualifying inter-confederation play-off fixture and have won three of their last five matches, including a 2-0 friendly win over Bermuda, a 3-0 victory against Botswana at the Africa Cup of Nations, and a 1-1 draw with Senegal. They also lost 1-0 to Algeria at that tournament, which shows the mix of resilience and inconsistency they bring into Liege.
That balance matters because this friendly is not just another summer date. It is one of the last opportunities for Denmark and DR Congo to sharpen themselves before the World Cup begins, and for DR Congo it comes with a tighter calendar still ahead. They open Group K against Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan, then meet Chile on June 9, 2026, in their next confirmed match.
The unresolved piece is the simplest one: neither side has announced a projected XI, so the real shape of the match will not be clear until lineup news arrives. For Riemer, that means the search for defensive answers continues even in a friendly. For DR Congo, it is another chance to confirm that their recent results are more than a brief run of momentum.
