DR Congo: "Cristiano failure, you fell into Mbemba's group..." Kinshasa celebrates its heroes

Five days after their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup, DR Congo was welcomed as heroes in Kinshasa. The Leopards, who defeated Jamaica in the intercontinental playoff final, were celebrated by an enthusiastic crowd that teased Cristiano Ronaldo, their future opponent in the World Cup. A ceremony to award national honors is scheduled at the Palais du Peuple, where players will be made Knights of the National Order, despite the absence of Ngal’ayel Mukau, who returned early to his club.