Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
L. Mpasi played 3 matches for DR Congo, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group K | vs Portugal 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group K | vs Uzbekistan 3-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 32 | vs England 1-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Lionel Mpasi Nzau (born 1 August 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as goalkeeper for Ligue 1 club Le Havre. Born in France, he plays for the DR Congo national team.
Early life Mpasi was born in Meaux, in the eastern suburbs of Paris, to Congolese parents. He acquired French nationality on 31 August 2000, through the collective effect of his father's naturalization.
Club career A youth product of PSG, Mpasi signed his first professional contract with Toulouse before moving to Rodez in 2016. Mpasi made his professional debut with Rodez in a 0–0 Ligue 2 tie with Le Mans FC on 14 February 2020. On 13 July 2025, he signed a two-year contract with Le Havre, a Ligue 1 club, as the second-choice goalkeeper behind Mory Diaw, his former youth teammate at Paris Saint-Germain. On 18 January 2026, he made his debut for Le Havre in a Ligue 1 match against Rennes on Matchday 18 of the season. The match ended in a 1–1 draw.
International career Mpasi is a former youth international for France. However, he decided to represent the home country of his parents, DR Congo.
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