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Congo coach learns of father's death after match against England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Congo coach learns of father's death after match against England
Summary

Sébastien Desabre, head coach of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, received tragic news during a press conference following a 2-1 loss to England in the 2026 World Cup. While addressing the media, a Congolese press officer announced the death of Desabre's father, prompting a visibly upset reaction from the coach, who left the session immediately. This moment overshadowed what was a historic World Cup for Congo, marking their first tournament participation since 1974. Under Desabre’s leadership, the team achieved its first goals, first win, and advanced to the knockout stage.

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  • •Congo lost 2-1 to England in the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Sébastien Desabre received news of his father's death during the press conference.
  • •Desabre left the room visibly upset after the announcement.
  • •This was Congo's first World Cup since 1974.
  • •The team achieved several historical milestones during the tournament.
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  • 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — DR Congo announce death of coach's father during news conference
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — 😢Congo coach learned of his father’s death at a press conference
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The Democratic Republic of Congo announced the death of coach Sébastien Desabre's father during a news conference after a defeat to England ended their participation at the World Cup. "We would like to inform you that the coach has lost his father.

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s historic participation in the 2026 World Cup ended with a painful off-field twist. After a respectable 2-1 defeat to England, the “Leopards” head coach, S�...

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