Phil Cartwright discusses Yoanne Wissa scoring DR Congo's first ever World Cup goal.
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.
Wissa, who nearly lost his sight in 2021, scored a header marking DR Congo’s historic return to the World Cup.
Joao Neves opens the scoring for Portugal with early goal but Yoane Wissa equalises in first-half injury time.
Yoane Wissa scored DR Congo's first-ever World Cup goal to salvage a shock 1-1 draw with Portugal in their World Cup opener in Houston Stadium.
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