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Congo Coach Sebastian Desabre Informed of Father's Death During World Cup Press Conference
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Congo's coach Sebastian Desabre was informed of his father's death during a World Cup press conference after his team's 1-2 loss to England, leading to an immediate end of the event.
- 01Congo coach Sebastian Desabre learned of his father's death during a World Cup press conference.
- 02The announcement came after Congo's 1-2 defeat to England in the Round of 32.
- 03The press conference was stopped immediately following the news.
- 04Desabre appeared surprised and left the room after hearing the announcement.
- 05Before the news, Desabre praised his team's performance despite the loss.
- 06The incident occurred at the Atlanta stadium during the 2026 World Cup.
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