DR Congo coach Desabre hopes World Cup return can lift spirits
Key takeaways
- DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following a quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak.
- By: FRANCE 24 The DR Congo football team arrives in Houston to participate in the World Cup on June 11, 2026.
- Desabre said he hoped the team could bring some pleasure to their beleaguered compatriots.
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DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre said Thursday he hopes his side can deliver a strong World Cup showing after arriving in the US following a quarantine period linked to the Ebola outbreak. The team, making their first appearance at the tournament since 1974, have relocated preparations abroad but aim to bring relief to supporters back home.
By: FRANCE 24 The DR Congo football team arrives in Houston to participate in the World Cup on June 11, 2026. © Reuters Sebastien Desabre, coach of the World Cup team from Ebola-hit Democratic Republic of Congo, said he hoped his team would put up a "good showing" after they were allowed to enter the United States on Thursday.
Desabre said he hoped the team could bring some pleasure to their beleaguered compatriots.