Yoane Wissa — Democratic Republic of Congo footballer who scored in their 2026 World Cup matches, including against Portugal and Uzbekistan.
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The 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 pointFrench coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
French coach Claude Le Roy, 78, made a losing start to his second stint with Congo Brazzaville as they were beaten 1-0 by Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Le Roy, returning to coaching after five years away from Togo, has coached six African nations over a 41-year career with national teams.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but said he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years. The side conceded twice in the second half, extending their dismal opening to the Premier League campaign after a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →