Goalkeeper Lionnel Mpasi of the Democratic Republic of Congo produced a notable save during a 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture, preventing England midfielder Jude Bellingham from converting a header into a goal.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the incident occurred in the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mpasi successfully denying Bellingham’s attempt on goal. The precise match minute, the final score, and additional details surrounding the encounter between England and the Democratic Republic of Congo could not be independently verified based on the available source material.

The source material, published by FOX Sports via GoogleNewsEN, characterises the save as a noteworthy goalkeeping intervention, without providing further technical detail regarding the manner in which it was executed.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Both England and the Democratic Republic of Congo are participating in the tournament, which is regarded as one of the foremost international football competitions in the world.