Yoane Wissa

Yoane Wissa is a 29-year-old forward for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) national football team. He recently made history by scoring DR Congo's first-ever goal at a World Cup. This significant achievement occurred during the team's 2026 World Cup opener against Portugal. Wissa's header in first-half injury time equalized the match, securing DR Congo's first-ever point in the tournament finals and a 1-1 draw against a favored opponent. This historic goal marks a notable moment for DR Congo's return to the World Cup stage. Notably, Wissa overcame a near-sight loss in 2021 to achieve this milestone.