2026 World Cup: heroic DR Congo holds Portugal to a draw on its grand return (Summary)

The Democratic Republic of Congo made its grand return to the 2026 World Cup by facing Portugal. Despite Portugal scoring early, the Leopards equalized just before halftime. Congolese player Yoane Wissa scored a historic goal, entering the legend of Congolese football. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a heroic result for DR Congo against one of the tournament favorites.