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Congo's Cinderella story: How its World Cup tie in Houston was really a win for the Congolese diaspora
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books.
Key takeaway Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? Congo's team, playing in the World Cup for the first time in more than half a century, held its own against Portugal, one of the top teams in the world. Congolese fans say the team's one goal was one for the history books.
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