
A scene as tragic as it is chilling has shaken the 2026 World Cup environment.
Sébastien Desabre, the coach of DR Congo, experienced two devastating losses within a few minutes: the elimination by England (2-1) in the round of 16 and the death of his father.
Shortly after Harry Kane ended the Leopards' historic dream, at the end of a press conference, the Congolese federation informed the coach of the death of his father. The news was given in front of cameras and journalists, in a moment that the French media described as inexplicable and completely surreal.
This conclusion comes after a heroic journey for Congo, which returned to the World Cup after 52 years. The tragedy was confirmed by Foot Mercato, which also published the gruesome footage of this difficult moment.