World Cup 2026: Desabre received shocking news about the death of his father during the conference
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre learned during a press conference after his team's elimination by England that his father had died during the match. The moment immediately rocked the tournament.
DR Congo coach Sébastien Desabre experienced a moment at the press conference after the 1:2 loss to England at the 2026 World Cup that turned a sporting event into a human tragedy. Immediately after the match at the Aztec Stadium, a spokesman told him that his father had died during the match. England, led by Harry Kane, handled the pressure with two strikes to secure a place in the last 16 against Mexico, while the tournament was over for Desabre's side.
