‘They gave their best’: Congolese reflect on historic World Cup run
Summary
DR Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, made a historic run in the World Cup, reaching the last 16 before losing to England. This was their first World Cup appearance since 1974, and their performance brought pride and unity to the country.Key Facts
- DR Congo participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
- The team reached the round of 16 and lost to England.
- Yoane Wissa scored three goals, becoming DR Congo’s first World Cup scorer.
- The Leopards drew with Portugal and had wins and close matches against other teams.
- The campaign inspired strong national pride and celebrations across the country.
- The team qualified by beating strong teams like Cameroon, Nigeria, and winning playoffs against Jamaica.
- England captain Harry Kane praised DR Congo’s toughness in their match.
- The coach and fans focused on the team’s achievements rather than the single loss.
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