Yoane Wissa: DR Congo's Dream Continues, England Awaits

Pulse Sports Team 06:37 - 28 June 2026

DR Congo hero Yoane Wissa couldn't hide his immense joy after his team qualified for the next stage of the World Cup, where the African side will face England. The forward stated that the entire squad is incredibly proud of their achievement, but emphasized that the team's true mission is to inspire hope in their homeland.

“Now we face England – one of the best teams in the world. We've earned the right to play against them and we need to savor this moment. We've come a very long way to get here. We are now writing the history of Congolese football and we should be proud of that,” Wissa said.

The footballer also drew special attention to the difficult situation in DR Congo, where armed conflict continues in the eastern part of the country. Wissa thanked the thousands of Congolese fans who supported the team in the stands, as well as all his compatriots who stayed awake until the early hours to watch the match.