Yahoo Sports reports: Yoane Wissa’s rise to represent the DR Congo is all the more extraordinary after he almost lost his eyesight in 2021. DR Congo are playing in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years and face a difficult test against Portugal for their opening game of Group K.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 5:30 PM
How Yoane Wissa recovered from almost losing his eyesight in 2021 to play for DR Congo at the World Cup
Yoane Wissa’s rise to represent the DR Congo is all the more extraordinary after he almost lost his eyesight in 2021. DR Congo are playing in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years and face a difficult test against Portugal for their opening game of Group K.
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