The DR Congo team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with a new coach, Claude Le Roy. But his nomination has sparked criticism after a message from the French coaches' union, the Unecatef, was deemed racist.

What happened?

The French coaches' union published a congratulatory message to Claude Le Roy for his appointment as DR Congo coach. But the message was criticized for its parody of the cover of Tintin in the Congo, deemed racist.

Why is this a problem?

The parody of the cover of Tintin in the Congo was deemed racist because it depicts a Congolese child in a caricatured manner. The French coaches' union was accused of lack of sensitivity and racism.

What comes next?

The DR Congo team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with Claude Le Roy as coach. The French coaches' union has apologized for the controversial message. DR Congo will face England in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 on Wednesday at 19h.

DateOpponentResult
WednesdayEnglandto come