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DR Congo surprise at World Cup 52 years after a 1974 trip haunted by the threats and a vicious dictator
The 1974 World Cup was an extreme example of the ways that politics of historically intersected with soccer's biggest showcase
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DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final
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· Jun 28, 2026
Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale
Au bout du suspense, la République démocratique du Congo (RDC) a décroché la toute première victoire de son histoire en Coupe du monde face à l’Ouzbékistan (3-1), dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, s’offrant par la même occasion une qualification inédite pour les 16es de finale. Longtemps menés et bousculés, les Léopards de Sébastien [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.
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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — CameroonOnline.ORG | A major diplomatic and sporting scandal has erupted at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following France’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the Round of 16. The fallout centers on a series of targeted, racist social media posts directed at French captain Kylian Mbappé by a high-ranking Paraguayan politician. The incident The post World Cup 2026: Outrage Over Racist Attack on Kylian Mbappé Sparking Global Backlash appeared first on CameroonOnline.org.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): It was a matchday of chaos as five-time champions Brazil marched to the round of 16 courtesy of an extra-time last-minute strike from Gabriel Martinelli, while heavyweights like four-time champions Germany and the Netherlands faced premature and shocking exits from the tournament to Paraguay and Morocco respectively. 2010 quarterfinalists Paraguay and 2022 semifinalists Morocco
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Related coverage for " DR Congo surprise at World Cup 52 years after a 1974 trip haunted by the threats and a vicious dictator ": SkySports — DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final. Guineematin.com — Coupe du Monde 2026 : la RD Congo renverse l’Ouzbékistan et s’offre une qualification historique en 16es de finale. Guinee news — MMA : la légende Francis N’Gannou débarque à Conakry pour la 4ᵉ édition du Challenge Fighting Championship. CameroonOnline.org — World Cup 2026: Outrage Over Racist Attack on Kylian Mbappé Sparking Global Backlash. UrduPoint — FIFA World Cup: Colombia 1-0 DR Congo. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil advance to R16, heavyweights Germany, Netherlands face shock exits