Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:48pm on 18 Jun 2026,Thursday Sports
Yoane Wissa's journey from surviving a brutal acid attack to becoming DR Congo's World Cup hero has inspired football fans worldwide. The striker scored his country's first FIFA World Cup goal in 52 years, helping DR Congo secure a memorable 1-1 draw against Portugal. In 2021, Wissa nearly lost his eyesight after an attacker threw acid at his face outside his home in France. After multiple surgeries and a long recovery, he rebuilt his career, starring for Brentford before moving to Newcastle United. His equaliser against Portugal marked a remarkable chapter in one of football's most inspiring comeback stories.
