DR Congo end 52-year World Cup absence amid health, security crises
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Kinshasa: The Democratic Republic of Congo has successfully ended a 52-year absence from the FIFA World Cup, qualifying for the 2026 tournament. This historic return provides a profound lift for the central African nation, which is currently reeling from a volatile mix of severe health epidemics and intensifying armed conflicts.
The country's momentous football triumph coincides with a deadly mpox outbreak spreading across its territory, which has already prompted an international public health emergency declaration.
Simultaneously, long-standing geopolitical instability remains highly active, as government troops continuously clash with the Rwanda-backed M23 militia over control of mineral-rich eastern regions.
Fortunately, none of the twenty-six selected national team players reside or play within the primary conflict and disease zones. Coached by Sébastien Desabre, the squad is actively preparing for a difficult group-stage campaign against world-class opposition, including Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan.
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