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America: The match ended a while ago. DR Congo is out of the World Cup after losing to England. Harry Kane scored two stunning goals.
Congo had to lose 1-2 even after leading 1-0. However, a heartbreaking incident happened in the press conference after the match, which shocked the entire football world. After the match, Congolese coach Sebastien Desabri attended the regular press conference.
During his question-and-answer session, the team's media manager suddenly announced, "Thank you all. But we want to make an announcement. The coach passed away a while ago.
Condolences to him." After that Desabry got up. The press conference ended there. This press conference was being telecasted live and after that footballers, football fans expressed their condolences to him.
However, it is known that coach Sebastian left for the country straight from the press conference. The rest of the team including footballers, support staff will return later. As a result of this incident, the loss of Congo went somewhere.
After 1974, Congo played again in the World Cup. After passing through the group stage, they reached the knock out stage and made history. This was their best performance in the 2026 World Cup.
In the Round of 16, DR Congo put up a great fight against England from the start. Lionel Mpasi, the team's goalkeeper, made a series of brilliant saves to keep Congo in the match. Although leading 1-0 until 75 minutes, Congo's World Cup dreams ended after conceding 2 goals in the last 15 minutes.
England reached the last 16 as a result of Harry Kane's two goals. Congo went bye. England's opponent in the last 16 is Mexico.
If they win that match too, Harry Kane-Bukayo Sakara will reach the last eight.