DR Congo starts strong but falls to England in World Cup match

DR Congo lost to England in a closely contested World Cup match on July 2, 2026. The African side took a surprising lead early in the game but was ultimately overrun as England scored two late goals from Harry Kane in the 75th and 86th minutes. Gabriel Zakuani, the ex-captain of DR Congo, expressed disappointment at the outcome, noting how the team's strategy initially worked but waned as the game progressed. Zakuani praised goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi for making several crucial saves to keep DR Congo competitive.

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