Meschack Elia
Congo DR
Age
28
Appearances
1
Goals
0
About Meschack Elia
For the 2026 World Cup, Meschack Elia is in Sébastien Desabre's Congo DR 26, where he plays as an attacking midfielder. The Alanyaspor midfielder is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €1.50 million.
He arrives with 65 senior caps and 3 goals in 22 Alanyaspor appearances this season. Congo DR start the group stage in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia, having qualified through the Inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.
He arrives with 65 senior caps and 3 goals in 22 Alanyaspor appearances this season. Congo DR start the group stage in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia, having qualified through the Inter-confederation play-offs in March 2026.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
1
Minutes played
18
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
1
Shots on Target
0
Playing Style
An attacking midfielder, Elia is a versatile attacker in the Congo DR midfield, with goals in his game: 12 in 65 senior caps.
He is right-footed and stands 1.73 m. He has logged 813 club minutes for Alanyaspor this season, going into the group stage in Sébastien Desabre's squad at 28.
He is right-footed and stands 1.73 m. He has logged 813 club minutes for Alanyaspor this season, going into the group stage in Sébastien Desabre's squad at 28.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Meschack Elia's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. His international career to date runs to 65 senior caps and 12 goals for Congo DR. Named in Sébastien Desabre's 26, he is part of the group-stage squad for the 2026 finals. He stays among Congo DR's midfield options on the final list.
National Team
Congo DR
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Elia gives Congo DR a goal threat from midfield: 12 international goals across his Congo DR career, with 3 in 22 Alanyaspor appearances this season. On the Goal Rush card Congo DR are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Elia at the 2026 World Cup
Elia is a confirmed Attacking Midfielder in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Congo DR side opening their Group K campaign in June.
Picking Congo DR in Goal Rush
Rated at £4m, Congo DR are a Tier 5 pick. Sébastien Desabre's side open Group K against Portugal in mid-June, and Elia is in the confirmed 26 as an attacking midfielder.
Meschack Elia World Cup 2026 FAQs
Congo DR are a Tier 5 side at £4m, among the cheaper sides on the Goal Rush card. Elia is in Sébastien Desabre's confirmed 26 as an attacking midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Elia is an attacking midfielder for Congo DR. He plays his club football for Alanyaspor and is part of Sébastien Desabre's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Congo DR's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Sébastien Desabre's 26-man Congo DR squad after Congo DR came through the Inter-confederation play-offs (Path 1) to reach the finals.
Elia plays his club football for Alanyaspor. He is named in Sébastien Desabre's final 26 as an attacking midfielder, with Congo DR opening their Group K campaign against Portugal in mid-June.
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