Yoane Wissa delivered another outstanding performance on the FIFA World Cup stage, earning the official Man of the Match award after inspiring DR Congo with a brilliant brace that sealed his place in the tournament’s history books.
The Congolese forward once again proved decisive in front of goal, taking his tally to three goals in the group stage and cementing his status as one of Africa’s standout performers at the 2026 World Cup.
Wissa’s latest heroics saw him become just the fourth African player in history to score three goals in a single FIFA World Cup group stage, joining an elite list of continental greats.
The exclusive club includes:
- 🇸🇳 Papa Bouba Diop (2002)
- 🇲🇦 Ismael Saibari (2026)
- 🇸🇳 Ismaïla Sarr (2026)
- 🇨🇩 Yoane Wissa (2026)
The Newcastle striker combined clinical finishing with relentless work rate, leading DR Congo’s attack with authority and earning widespread praise for his match-winning display.
His Man of the Match award is the latest recognition of an exceptional tournament, as Wissa continues to spearhead DR Congo’s historic World Cup campaign. With the knockout rounds now on the horizon, the Leopards will be hoping their talisman can maintain his rich vein of form as they chase an unprecedented deep run in the competition.
