Yoane Wissa — DR Congo footballer who scored in their 2026 World Cup debut draw with Portugal and twice in their knockout-stage qualification win over Uzbekistan.
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… Yoane Wissa struck twice, equalising with a 68th-minute penalty before adding a stunning long-range finish in stoppage time, while Fiston Mayele provided the go-ahead goal in the 78th minute. …
Sing'oei calls on DRC Leopards to turn historic World Cup run into a plea for peaceCitizen Digital
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England By AFP June 28, 2026 04:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Yoane Wissa of Congo DR celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA Wor …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeYoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 and qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history on Saturday. …
Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with EnglandThe Standard
… I think tonight we just showed what it means for us is just to fight no matter what," said DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa. …
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa in historic World Cup knockout clashThe Standard
… Yoane Wissa's goal in Houston -- also a first in his nation's short World Cup history -- secured a point against a star-studded Portugal side that included all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo. …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreThe Standard
… Joao Neves opened the scoring for the Portuguese in the first half, but Yoane Wissa equalised with a headed goal in first-half injury time to give his nation their first-ever World Cup point. …
Kane shines for England as Ronaldo' Portugal stumbleCitizen Digital
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre By AFP June 18, 2026 08:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Congo DR's forward Yoane Wissa (C-R) heads the ball and scores his team's first …
Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentreCitizen Digital
… Joao Neves opened the scoring for the Portuguese in the first half but Yoane Wissa equalized with a headed goal in first-half injury time to give his nation their first ever World Cup point. …
Ghana edge Panama, Kane's double sink Croatia as Congo hold PortugalThe Standard
… Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal and the African side -- appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 when it was known as Zaire -- more than held their own. …
Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup pointCitizen Digital
… Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out Joao Neves's early goal and the African side -- appearing in their first World Cup since 1974 when it was known as Zaire -- more than held their own. …
Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup pointKenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team to use their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification as a unifying force for peace in the Eastern DRC, following the team's dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs Korir Sing'oei has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team to use their historic FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification as a unifying force for peace in the Eastern DRC, following the team's dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 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 →
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the World Cup finals in a 1-1 draw with Portugal in Group K, with Yoane Wissa's header canceling out Joao Neves's early goal. The African side, appearing in their first World Cup since 1974, more than held their own despite disrupted preparations due to an Ebola outbreak, while Cristiano Ronaldo was largely peripheral throughout the match.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever World Cup point, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in a Group K match. Yoane Wissa's header cancelled out João Neves's early goal, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a peripheral role in the match.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →