DR Congo fought until the end against England, but ultimately lost 2-1. Sébastien Desabre expressed his pride in his players after this match.

What happened?

DR Congo led 1-0 at halftime, but England turned the situation around in the second half. Harry Kane praised DR Congo's performance, which offered good football against one of the best teams in the world.

Why is this important for DR Congo?

This elimination is all the more frustrating because DR Congo had believed in its chances of winning. Sébastien Desabre pointed out that his team had lacked experience at the end of the match.

What comes next?

DR Congo will have to regroup for the next competitions. Fiston Mayele stated that the Congolese were proud of their journey, even if it ended earlier than expected.

DateOpponentResult
July 1, 2026England2-1

DR Congo offered good football against England, with players like Yoane Wissa showing their talent. Chancel Mbemba was also impressive in this match.