Yoane Wissa nets DR Congo's first World Cup point after acid attack

Yoane Wissa scored the equaliser that gave the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1‑1 draw with Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, delivering the nation's first point in the tournament's history.

Five years earlier the striker survived a brutal acid attack in France that caused severe facial injuries and threatened his eyesight. After emergency surgery and a lengthy recovery, he returned to professional football and now celebrates this milestone on the world stage.