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

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:56:24Z
- Updated: 2026-07-05T14:56:38Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/world/africa/congo-england-world-cup-kinshasa.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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Congo lost, 2-1, to England on Wednesday, after spending most of the game winning.

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