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WC 2026 ⚽ · 18 June 2026

Wissa earns DR Congo first World Cup point

Wissa earns DR Congo first World Cup point

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It's a historic moment for DR Congo, marking their first ever point in a World Cup match. Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa scored their equaliser against Portugal on Wednesday, cancelling out João Neves' early goal. The 1-1 draw means Wissa is also the first DR Congo player to score at any World Cup.

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