02.07.2026 09:50
Democratic Republic of Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre was devastated by the news of his father's death on the day his team was eliminated by England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The tragic news was announced during the post-match press conference, and the French coach left the room in great sorrow, cutting the press conference short.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, facing England in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lost the match 2-1 and was eliminated from the tournament.
After the match, a deeply upsetting development occurred for the team's head coach, Sebastien Desabre.
HE RECEIVED THE NEWS OF HIS FATHER'S DEATH
The press officer of the Democratic Republic of Congo National Team announced at the post-match press conference that Desabre's father had passed away.
The press officer stated, "We are saddened to report that our head coach has lost his father. We extend our deepest condolences."
HE LEFT THE PRESS CONFERENCE
After the heartbreaking news was announced, French coach Sebastien Desabre, overcome with grief, left the press conference.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, despite taking a 1-0 lead against England, lost 2-1 and bid farewell to the World Cup in the Round of 32.