Who is Lionel Mpasi? Get to Know DR Congo’s World Cup Goalkeeper

Get to know DR Congo's Lionel Mpasi, starting goalkeeper during the 2026 World Cup who's been brilliant vs. England.

For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was So Close, Until It Wasn’t

The Democratic Republic of Congo got 68 minutes — about three-quarters of a match — of joy. Seven minutes into their game ...

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi nearly leads his team to a shocking upset of England at the World Cup

ATLANTA (AP) — Lionel Mpasi blocked shots with his right hand, his left hand, even took one a bit below the belt. At one ...

Who scored for Congo vs. England? See Brian Cipenga goal in World Cup

Brian Cipenga unleashed a shot in the opening minutes of DR Congo's World Cup round of 32 match against England. See the goal ...
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The Designer Behind Congo’s World Cup Leopard Suits Travels To See the Team Make History

It had been 52 years. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s return to the World Cup had to be in style. And yesterday, the DR Congo team made history. Yoane Wissa scored the nation’s first-ever ...