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'We'll give you a warm welcome': despite losing to England, Congolese fans still proud
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'We'll give you a warm welcome': despite losing to England, Congolese fans still proud

France 24 · Jul 2, 2026, 10:57 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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DR Congo's World Cup dream has come to an end after the Leopards lost to the Three Lions during a nail-biting game on July 1. Despite having a 1-0 lead in the first half of the game, DR Congo was disqualified after England's Harry Kane scored two goals in the second half. But fans aren't too disappo

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