WORLD CUP 2026: PORTUGAL VS DR CONGO TODAY IN HOUSTON
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DR Congo (as Zaire) was the 1st sub-Saharan nation at a World Cup!
Competing as Zaire in the 1974 West Germany World Cup, DR Congo became the first sub-Saharan African team to qualify. They faced Brazil, Yugoslavia & Scotland, losing all three group-stage matches.
Messi won a record 8 Ballon d'Or awards in his career!
The Argentine captain led his country to 2022 World Cup glory, finally completing football's ultimate prize. Explore his full legendary career at Wikipedia
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Only one player has won the World Cup Golden Ball twice!
Ronaldo (Brazil) won the Golden Ball in 1998 and 2002, making him the only player ever to win the award twice. Explore World Cup awards at Wikipedia
Bruno Fernandes was released as a youth & rebuilt his career in Italy!
Cut by Boavista's academy as a teenager, Fernandes moved to Italy — playing for Novara and Udinese — before returning to Portugal with Sporting CP, where he became one of Europe's top midfielders.
Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years!
At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Messi won the Golden Ball as best player, cementing his status as football's greatest. Learn more at Wikipedia
Luis Díaz's father was kidnapped for 12 days in Colombia!
In Oct 2023, Mane Diaz was abducted by ELN guerrillas in Colombia while Luis kept playing for Liverpool. His father was freed after 12 days. Read more at AP News
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