DR Congo Coach Learns of Father's Death After World Cup Loss
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre learned of his father's death during a post-match press conference after his team's World Cup elimination loss to England on July 1st.
Sébastien Desabre, coach of the DR Congo national team, learned that his father had passed away during the press conference following the team's 1-2 loss to England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on July 1st, eliminating them from the tournament.
During the post-match press conference, a public relations official informed Desabre of his father's death. "We regret to announce that the coach has lost his father. We offer our deepest condolences," the official stated.
Visibly shaken by the news, Desabre could only mutter words of thanks before standing up and ending the press conference abruptly.
