Meet Yoane Wissa, who scored DR Congo’s first-ever goal at a World Cup
Summary
Yoane Wissa scored the first-ever World Cup goal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their match against Portugal. Despite suffering a serious acid attack in 2021, Wissa recovered and became a key player for his country in the 2026 World Cup.Key Facts
- Wissa scored DR Congo’s first World Cup goal during a group match versus Portugal in Houston.
- The goal happened five minutes into the second half from a corner kick.
- This was DR Congo’s first World Cup appearance in 52 years.
- The match ended with a 1-1 draw between DR Congo and Portugal.
- Wissa received acid burns in 2021 when a woman attacked him trying to kidnap his daughter.
- It took him six months to recover his sight after emergency eye surgery.
- The attacker was sentenced to 18 years in prison in January 2025.
- Wissa continued playing professional football and showed strong determination after the attack.
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