Castellon makes history at the World Cup with Cipenga, who debuted with the DR Congo on June 29, 2026.

What happened?

Cipenga played with the DR Congo in their 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, a result that qualified them for the round of 16.

Why is it important for Castellon?

This achievement is historic for Castellon, as Cipenga became the first player from the club to play in a World Cup while under contract.

What comes next?

The DR Congo will face England on July 1, and Castellon also has Australian Awer Mabil, who is still with his national team and could yet make his World Cup debut, which could mean that the club has two players in the World Cup in the same edition, a reflection of their growth in recent seasons. Cipenga's rise has taken him from modest Portuguese football to becoming a revelation in LaLiga Hypermotion and a full international with the DR Congo. The DR Congo's win over Uzbekistan was an important result, and Cipenga played a key role in the team. Castellon continues to grow and develop as a team, and this achievement is a reflection of their progress in recent seasons.