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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Miguel Delaney

The irony of a World Cup in Trump’s America? The most multinational tournament of all-time

It was perhaps the perfect way to conclude the opening round of games for this World Cup. Portugal had been leading and strong favourites, Cristiano Ronaldo toiling for that goal to match the other big names, only for the comparatively more humble Yoane Wissa to plunder an emphatic equaliser.

In the joyous celebrations that followed, it wasn’t just a squad coming together but a country enjoying a national moment: DR Congo’s first-ever World Cup goal.

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