2026 World Cup: The Leopards awarded the medal of the 'National Order of the Leopard' by the President of the Republic

The Leopards of the Democratic Republic of Congo were awarded the merit medal of the Order of the Leopard by President Félix Tshisekedi for their participation in the 2026 World Cup. Despite modest expectations, the team achieved historic performances, scoring their first goal, first point, and first victory in the tournament. Their journey, although concluded, was praised as heroic and provided lessons for the future.