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For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t

For Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t
NYT World Thursday 02 July 2026, 01:40 UTC By Ruth Maclean 1 min read
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Congolese fans in the capital, Kinshasa, react as England scored a winning goal during the second half of the game on Wednesday. After leading for much of the match, Congo lost 2-1.

Congolese fans in the capital, Kinshasa, react as England scored a winning goal during the second half of the game on Wednesday. After leading for much of the match, Congo lost 2-1.
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