Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
N. Mukau played 3 matches for DR Congo: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs Portugal 1-1 | Started, off on 57′ |
| Group K | vs Uzbekistan 3-1 | Came on in the 72′ |
| Round of 32 | vs England 1-2 | Started, off on 76′ |
Biography
Ngal'ayel Mukau (born 3 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille. Born in Belgium, he plays for the DR Congo national team.
Mechelen Mukau is a youth product of Mechelen and Zulte Waregem. On 20 July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Mechelen for 2+1 seasons. He made his senior and professional debut with Mechelen in a 2–0 Belgian First Division A loss to Zulte Waregem on 8 January 2023.
Lille On 11 July 2024, Mukau signed for French Ligue 1 club Lille, on a four-year contract. The financial details of the transfer include an initial and base fee of €4 million and a maximum of €1 million add-ons depending on sporting conditions. On 27 November, he scored his first professional goals with a brace in a 2–1 win at Bologna in the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League league phase.
International career Born in Belgium, Mukau is of DR Congolese descent. Mukau holds both Congolese and French nationalities from his parents. He is a former youth international for Belgium, having played for the Belgium U18s.
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