Belgium's Congolese heartland sees victory in defeat

Belgium's Matongé district, a hub for the Congolese diaspora, celebrated the DR Congo vs. England match, with supporters viewing the team's strong performance as a victory despite a narrow defeat. The match, the biggest for DR Congo since 1974, highlighted the historical and cultural ties between Belgium and DR Congo, shaped by colonial rule. Congolese fans in Brussels outnumbered and out-enthusiased English supporters.