Staying true to tradition. Legendary DR Congo fan finds a way to watch the match against Jamaica

The DR Congo national football team faced the Jamaica national football team in the intercontinental play-off final for the 2026 World Cup, but their legendary fan was absent from the stands. Still, he found a way.

Details: As reported by Olt Sports, the well-known DR Congo supporter Lumumba stayed true to himself, watching the play-off final standing for the entire match in front of a giant screen set up in his neighborhood.

We previously reported that despite all efforts, Lumumba was unable to secure a visa and therefore returned to Kinshasa.

The DR Congo national football team have secured their first World Cup appearance in 52 years after a dramatic extra-time victory over Jamaica national football team in the intercontinental play-off final.

Reminder: All teams that will take part in the 2026 World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, have now been confirmed.