DR Congo coach Desabre hopes World Cup return can lift spirits
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) football team arrived in the United States to take part in the 2026 World Cup. After dealing with a 21-day quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak at home, the team hopes to perform well and bring joy to fans in their country.Key Facts
- DR Congo is playing in the World Cup for the first time since 1974.
- The team quarantined for 21 days before entering the U.S. because of an Ebola outbreak in their country.
- DR Congo trained in Belgium instead of at home due to the Ebola situation.
- The coach, Sebastien Desabre, said the team has adapted and is ready to compete.
- DR Congo’s first World Cup match will be on June 17 in Houston against Portugal.
- They will also play Colombia on June 23 in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Uzbekistan on June 28 in Atlanta.
- The team aims to lift the spirits of people back home through their participation.
- Sebastien Desabre is 49 years old and is the team’s coach.
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