World Cup 2026: Lumumba Via to miss DR Congo clash against Uzbekistan

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Bad news for the DR Congo Leopards. Legendary supporter "Lumumba" Via will not be present at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the crucial showdown between DR Congo and Uzbekistan in the third round of Group K at the World Cup.

Lumumba Via was unable to obtain a visa and, as a result, will not be allowed to enter the United States for this all-important fixture. It's a heavy blow to the Leopards, who were counting on their number one and iconic fan to help drive them toward a must-win result and qualification.

He had already faced issues at the start of the tournament due to travel restrictions for visitors from DR Congo, but he managed to reach Mexico and attended the 0-1 defeat to Colombia in Guadalajara.

The DR Congo vs Uzbekistan match is scheduled to kick off at 23:30 GMT.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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