Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09pm on 28 Jun 2026,Sunday International
Democratic Republic of Congo's most famous football supporter, Michel Kuka Mboladinga, missed his country's historic first FIFA World Cup victory after being denied a US visa. Known as the "90-minute standing superfan" for remaining on his feet throughout every match, Mboladinga was unable to travel for DR Congo's crucial clash against Uzbekistan. The African nation secured a memorable 3-1 win to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Mboladinga had become a global fan favourite for his unique support and colourful appearance, making his absence from one of the country's biggest football moments especially emotional. (PC: X)
