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Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre

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Congolese supporters dressed in the colors of the Democratic Republic of Congo's national flag celebrate the Leopards' equalizing goal in a street in Bunia at night during a FIFA World Cup match between DR Congo and Portugal in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 17, 2026. []JOSPIN MWISHA / AFP]

The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak, a rare chance to celebrate.

Yoane Wissa's goal in Houston -- also a first in his nation's short World Cup history -- secured a point against a star-studded Portugal side that included all-time great Cristiano Ronaldo.

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