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Lionel Mpasi stars as Congo leads England in World Cup knockout match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Lionel Mpasi stars as Congo leads England in World Cup knockout match
Summary

Lionel Mpasi, the Congolese goalkeeper, is putting on an impressive performance against England in the World Cup knockout stage. As the match unfolds, Congo holds a 1-0 lead at halftime, thanks in part to Mpasi's remarkable saves, including a crucial stop against Harry Kane. This match is significant as it's the first knockout game in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mpasi is playing his 33rd match for Congo, representing his heritage after being born in France.

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Key Details
  • •Congo leads England 1-0 at halftime in their first World Cup knockout game.
  • •Lionel Mpasi makes exceptional saves to maintain the lead.
  • •Mpasi is a 31-year-old goalkeeper with 33 caps for Congo.
  • •He plays for Le Havre in Ligue 1 and has a history with PSG's youth system.
Latest Updates
  • 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Lionel Mpasi? Meet DR Congo goalkeeper stunning England in knockout stage
  • 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Congo's goalie? Meet Lionel Mpasi, who is making England's life miserable
What they're saying
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As DR Congo looked to pull off a major World Cup upset, its goalkeeper stepped up with some massive saves.

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This is a huge stage and he's delivering.

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