Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
DR CONGO HAS ITS FIRST-EVER FIFA WORLD CUP GOAL! 🇨🇩 pic.twitter.com/FSopuazQ08 It makes it 1-1 against Portugal in a historic moment for the nation. pic.twitter.com/Q7B6FcT3tn “I think all the Congolese people and all the guys on the field dreamed of doing a fimbu at the World Cup,
Congo's result against Portugal is the latest proof in the 2026 World Cup that smaller countries should not be underestimated.
Yoanne Wissa's dramatic equalizer against Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marked DR Congo's first-ever goal in the tournament, ending a 52-year drought. Five years prior, Wissa faced a life-threatening acid attack.
Live updates: Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the World Cup stage as Portugal faces DR Congo in Houston
In a few hours, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be standing under the bright lights of Houston Stadium as Democratic Republic of the Congo makes its first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Houston's second FIFA World Cup match day has arrived.
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
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