Sebastien Desabre

Sebastien Desabre — head coach of DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup, leading the team's first World Cup appearance since 1974.

2026-06-032026-08-15

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June 2026
12 JunCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Sebastien Desabre, coach of the World Cup team from Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, said he hoped his team would put up a "good showing" after they were allowed to enter the United States on Thursday. …
DR Congo coach hopes for 'good showing' at World Cup
4 JunCitizen Digital
… Their coach Sebastien Desabre has said they are willing to play their next pre-World Cup friendly with Chile, scheduled for next Tuesday, behind closed doors. …
DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-up
3 JunCitizen Digital
… (Photo by Ulises Ruiz / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Republic of Congo are willing to play their pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors, their head coach Sebastien Desabre has said. …
DRC coach prepared to play friendly behind closed doors

Sport

England face DR Congo in World Cup knockout, USA prepares home clash

The News

England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.

1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 1 July

England face DR Congo in World Cup knockout, USA prepares home clash
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking for a place in the last 16, while co-hosts the USA prepare for what the article describes as the biggest match in their football history. Coach Thomas Tuchel warned his players they face a team with nothing to lose, as Germany and the Netherlands have already been eliminated by penalties in the last 32.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo face England in World Cup knockouts
DR Congo's coach says his team has "nothing to lose" against England in the World Cup last 32, having already achieved their targets by qualifying after beating Uzbekistan 3-1 and securing their first World Cup win in 52 years. The pressure is on England, who aim to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England face DR Congo in World Cup last-32 knockout
England take on the Democratic Republic of Congo at the World Cup on Wednesday looking to reach the last 16, while the USA prepare for what coach Thomas Tuchel calls "the biggest match in their football history." England are favoured but Tuchel warned of narrow margins after Germany and the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the round of 32.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

DR Congo faces England in World Cup last 32
DR Congo has qualified for its first World Cup in 52 years and will face England in the last 32 on Wednesday. Despite navigating 13 qualifiers, a pre-tournament quarantine due to an Ebola outbreak, and decades of conflict, the nation secured its first World Cup win against Uzbekistan.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 with win over Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 for first time
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

DRC's historic World Cup draw brings joy to Ebola-hit Bunia
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup point when Yoane Wissa scored against Portugal on June 17, providing rare celebration in Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak which has infected over 1,100 people and caused 279 deaths across the DRC and Uganda.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 19 June

Kane scores twice as England beats Croatia 4–2 in World Cup
England launched their World Cup campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane scoring twice including a penalty and equalling Gary Lineker's England World Cup goal record. Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 18 June

DR Congo scores historic World Cup goal, lifts Ebola-hit Bunia
Yoane Wissa's goal secured DR Congo their first-ever World Cup point in a 1-1 draw against Portugal, bringing rare celebration to Bunia, the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England beats Croatia 4-2; Ghana, Portugal draw in World Cup
England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Harry Kane scoring twice, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. Ghana edged Panama, and Portugal drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

DR Congo coach hopes for strong showing at 2026 World Cup
DR Congo's coach Sebastien Desabre said he hopes his team will deliver a "good showing" at the World Cup after being allowed entry to the United States on Thursday, following a 21-day quarantine period. The team has qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 and Desabre expressed hope to bring pleasure to their compatriots.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

DRC draws 0-0 with Denmark in World Cup warm-up
DR Congo held Denmark to a 0-0 friendly draw on Wednesday ahead of the World Cup. A scheduled friendly against Chile in Spain was cancelled due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though DR Congo's coach indicated willingness to play behind closed doors; the Spanish mayor signed a decree cancelling the match.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

DR Congo coach offers to play Chile friendly behind closed doors
DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre offered to play the team's pre-World Cup friendly with Chile behind closed doors after the mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain cancelled the June 9 match due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →