DRC: Sébastien Desabre - "It exceeded what I imagined, we all wanted to go to Kinshasa to celebrate World Cup qualification"

The DRC qualified for the 2026 World Cup after fifty-two years, a victory celebrated by coach Sébastien Desabre. He emphasized the significance of this qualification for the country and the pride of Congolese people in their national team. Although discussions occurred with some clubs regarding the return of players, most were understanding of the importance of this historic event.