The Congo national team expresses condolences to coach Desabre.

The media officer for the Democratic Republic of the Congo national team announced the death of coach Sébastien Desabre's father at the end of the press conference following the team's loss to England and their exit from the 2026 World Cup, held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The media officer said at the end of the conference: “We would like to inform you that the coach has lost his father… We offer him our condolences.”

Desabre, who was sitting next to the media officer, appeared surprised for a moment before simply thanking everyone and leaving the conference room.

No additional details were revealed regarding the cause of the French coach's father's death, nor was it clear whether Desabre was aware of the death beforehand or received the news for the first time during the press conference.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo national team made its first appearance in the World Cup finals this year, achieving a historic qualification to the knockout stages, before their journey ended in the Round of 32 after losing 2-1 to the England team.