Amid continued detentions, World Cup watch party highlights Congolese community resilience

By: Emma Davis

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 716

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Each goal blocked drew cheers and hugs among the crowd of fans, many draped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo flag or jersey, as the country played in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

Hoping it would serve as a token of good luck against rival Portugal, one of the top contenders in the tournament, Patrick Abedi of Topsham brought a statue meant to evoke his Mangbetu ancestors, one …

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