DR Congo's statue superfan will NOT attend World Cup clash against England and is stranded in Mexico after being denied US visa - with Gen Z version set to replace him

Why Does 'Lumumba Vea,' DR Congo's 'Statue Man,' Stand The Whole Match?

Meet DR Congo's Statue Man, who appears to have made his way to the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil striker Vinicius Jr meets iconic rapper Jay-Z

New York [US], July 2 (ANI): Brazilian football superstar Vinicius Jr met legendary American rapper Jay-Z ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Norway. Taking to his Instagram, Vinicius, who is signed to Roc Nation Sports, a sports management company founded by the rapper, posted a picture of one of the most iconic crossovers of sports and pop culture in this tournament. During his

World : Cape Verde World Cup Team Get's Hero's Welcome In Homecoming

World : Cape Verde World Cup Team Get's Hero's Welcome In Homecoming

The Ugly Side Of The World Cup: Why Are Black Players And Public Figures Still Mocked With The Same Racist Taunts?

By NAN SPORTS EDITOR | NewsAmericasNow.com News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. July 8, 2026: Six weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Black and Afro-descendant players have carried nearly every unforgettable moment of the tournament – the Haitian, Curacao, Cape Verde and African teams, the Egyptian and Morroco teams, Jonathan David’s hat trick for []

Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup™ access

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is a landmark moment for African football. For the first time in the tournament’s history, ten African nations – Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo – have taken to the world’s biggest football stage in North America. Their [] The post Protecting the beautiful game – supporting African football and choosing legal FIFA World Cup access appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Patrice Lumumba’s legacy kept alive at World Cup | AJ #shorts

Congolese activist and Patrice Lumumba impersonator Michel Kuka Mboladinga was denied a US visa to attend DR Congo vs Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Another supporter took his place, displaying a message of solidarity after his absence sparked outrage. Al Jazeera’s Nour Hegazy explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

World Cup 2026: They play proper football – Zico predicts Brazil vs Japan

Brazilian football legend Zico has predicted a ‘great match’ when Brazil face Japan in the World Cup Round of 32 tie on Monday. Zico also warned Brazil that Japan plays proper football, adding that he would be supporting his country during the encounter. Brazil and Japan booked their places in the World Cup last-32 stage after [] World Cup 2026: They play proper football – Zico predicts Brazil vs Japan

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR

FIFA World Cup 2026: England 2-1 Congo DR

Mexico return luxury watches gifted by YouTuber

World Cup co-hosts Mexico - who play England on Sunday night - return luxury watches gifted to them by a content creator because Fifa rules prohibit expensive gifts.

Why DR Congo will face England without their famous World Cup superfan

DR Congo will head into their World Cup clash against England without one of their most famous fans after their “lucky charm” was denied entry into the United States

S. Africa, Canada set for W. Cup tie

LOS ANGELES (United States) — South Africa coach Hugo Broos smiles a lot and snarls a little as he prepares for the biggest match of his 38-year career as a tactician. Having reached the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time, Bafana Bafana (The Boys) face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles [] The post S. Africa, Canada set for W. Cup tie appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Vozinha's mom watches her son with Cape Verde flag

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother arrived at the Miami Stadium to watch the World Cup match against Uruguay. She was able to travel after the US State Department provided her with a visa following Vozinha's tearful comments. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #worldcup2026 #vozinha Read the story here: https://reut.rs/43Rf1dX 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

World Cup guide: Mexican goalkeeper can join Ronaldo and Messi

World Cup guide: Mexican goalkeeper can join Ronaldo and Messi

‎Meet Bakari, the 21-year-old gorilla chosen to lead Disney's famous troop after the death of its longtime silverback

Bakari, a 21-year-old male gorilla, has joined Animal Kingdom as the new troop leader. He arrived from the Saint Louis Zoo as part of a conservation program. Bakari takes over leadership after the passing of Gino, the former troop leader. Gino had led the gorilla troop for nearly three decades at the park. This transfer marks a new chapter for the park's western lowland gorillas.

Ghana, a country of football prophets

THE 23rd FIFA World Cup is now in full swing. Across the packed stadiums of the United States, Canada and Mexico, reputations are being tested, giants are being humbled and unlikely heroes are writing the tournament’s most compelling stories. But in Ghana, another World Cup has been unfolding beyond the touchlines. Kudjoe Fianoo It is The post Ghana, a country of football prophets appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Lionel Messi Wearing Unique 2026 World Cup Shirt With Four Gold Badges

Lionel Messi is wearing a special shirt at the 2026 World Cup - no other player is allowed it

Argentina enggan ambil mudah Cape Verde

MIAMI: Jurulatih Argentina, Lionel Scaloni menegaskan pasukannya tidak akan memandang rendah keupayaan Cape Verde menjelang pertemuan pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026, esok, meskipun lawan mereka itu merupakan pendatang baharu kejohanan. Menurut Scaloni, status selaku juara bertahan tidak menjadikan Argentina berada dalam kedudukan selesa kerana setiap perlawanan di peringkat kalah mati adalah penting bagi sesebuah ... Read more The post Argentina enggan ambil mudah Cape Verde appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Latinos: the backbone of the World Cup

En el Mundial de este año, México alberga 13 partidos. Ciudades como Los Ángeles, Miami y Houston —donde millones de latinos y comunidades catrachas vibran y trabajan día a día— [] The post Latinos: the backbone of the World Cup appeared first on URL Media.

England chase equaliser against DR Congo as World Cup humiliation beckons

Follow live updates as England face DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32

Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows

Cape Verde have captured the imagination and secured a World Cup showdown with Lionel Messi’s Argentina, but they are just part of a success story for African football as the group stages come to a close. A record 10 African nations qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and only Tunisia are headed home before the [] The post Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows appeared first on The Namibian.

Ghana Sports Fund boss courts global support for youth sports development

The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr David Kofi Wuaku, has used Ghana’s participation in the ongoing FIFA World Cup to rally international support for sports development, calling on investors, philanthropists and corporate organisations to invest in the country’s next generation of sporting talent. While the Black Stars continue their campaign in the United []

Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino

US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19 and present the trophy to the winners, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Tuesday. “We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course, together,” Infantino told Fox and Friends. The post Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Folarin Balogun, the US striker who wouldn’t be American if it were up to Trump

While the nation awaits the Supreme Court’s imminent decision on the future of birthright citizenship, which the president wants to eliminate, the U.S. team’s top scorer at the World Cup can only play for the country thanks to that right

Peter Obi hails African teams, cites Cape Verde as model for Nigeria

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated African countries that represented the continent at the FIFA World Cup, saying their performances have made Africa proud. In a post on his X platform on Sunday, Obi reserved special praise for Cape Verde, describing the country’s qualification for the knockout stage as evidence that effective leadership, [] The post Peter Obi hails African teams, cites Cape Verde as model for Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.

South Africa vs Canada lineups: Confirmed team news, predicted XIs, injury latest for World Cup

Bafana Bafana take on co-hosts in first ever World Cup knockout game

DR Congo in the last 32 - England's route to the World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

Uruguay vs Cape Verde: Line-ups confirmed for World Cup clash

Catch up with all the team news ahead of Uruguay vs Cape Verde at the World Cup

👀 Brazil learn first World Cup knockout opponents

The Brazil National Team already knows who it will face in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32.Vini Jr., Matheus Cunha Co. will take on Japan in their first knockout match of the World Cup. Japan finish...

Cape Verde Receives Its National Football Team as Heroes

A large expedition of fans and media received the Cape Verde national football team this Sunday at the Nelson Mandela Airport in Praia after their historic participation in the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated in extra time in the round of sixteen by Argentina. Upon their arrival this Sunday in Praia, the capital, []

MMA : la légende Francis N’Gannou débarque à Conakry pour la 4ᵉ édition du Challenge Fighting Championship

Une ambiance digne des grands événements sportifs a marqué ce samedi 27 juin 2026 l’arrivée de Francis N’Gannou à l’aéroport international Ahmed Sékou Touré de Conakry. La star mondiale des arts martiaux mixtes (MMA), ancien champion du monde des poids lourds, a foulé pour la première fois le sol guinéen, où il a été accueilli []

From Kylian Mbappé to Bukayo Saka, 9 Footballers of African Heritage Dominating the 2026 FIFA World Cup

From Kylian Mbappé's seven goals to Michael Olise leading the assists chart, footballers of African heritage are among the biggest stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing France, England, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland. The post From Kylian Mbappé to Bukayo Saka, 9 Footballers of African Heritage Dominating the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Mexico vs England: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup

Live from Mexico City as fans gather to watch Mexico vs. England in their round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What Revolution players are saying about ex-teammate facing the U.S. in the World Cup Round of 32

“He always talked about playing for the Bosnian national team. It's very important to him, because of his family.” The post What Revolution players are saying about ex-teammate facing the U.S. in the World Cup Round of 32 appeared first on Boston.com.