DR Congo's Historic World Cup Run Ends Amid Coach's Personal Loss
The Democratic Republic of Congo's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 2-1 Round of 32 loss to England. Despite taking an early lead, DR Congo conceded two late goals by Harry Kane. The team reached the knockout stage for the first time since 1974, marking their first World Cup victory and goals. Coach Sebastien Desabre was informed of his father's death during the post-match press conference, a moment that overshadowed the team's achievement. National leaders praised the squad's resilience and historic performance.