EFL players exit World Cup as DR Congo and Senegal lose
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Four players from the English Football League have been eliminated from the World Cup following defeats for DR Congo and Senegal in the last 32 rounds. DR Congo lost 2-1 to England, despite taking an early lead with a goal from Brian Cipenga. West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Burnley's Axel Tuanzebe featured in the starting lineup, while Watford's Edo Kayembe came on as a substitute. Senegal was knocked out by Belgium after a late penalty by Youri Tielemans, with West Ham's El-Hadji Malick Diouf appearing as an extra-time substitute. The exits mark a disappointing conclusion for the players representing their nations.
- •DR Congo leads early before losing 2-1 to England.
- •Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe started for DR Congo.
- •Edo Kayembe came on as a substitute in the 76th minute.
- •Senegal eliminated by Belgium due to a late penalty.
- •El-Hadji Malick Diouf featured as a substitute for Senegal.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — EFL stars bow out of World Cup
"Four English Football League stars will return home after DR Congo and Senegal suffer defeats in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday.
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