France, April 11 -- Just over a week after helping his country qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the 31-year-old is back in France at his club Le Havre AC, but still riding high on a historic moment.

For most Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) fans, this is the first time they have seen their country reach a World Cup - the nation last qualified in 1974, competing as Zaire.

When the squad returned from their victory over Jamaica in Mexico, they were given a hero's welcome and met with President Felix Tshisekedi, underlining just how much the achievement meant to the country.

Mpasi tells RFI about the support from fans at home and abroad, and what it means for him personally.

RFI: So, are you still on cloud nine?

Lionel Mpasi:...