8legs: Guadalajara, mexico

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DR Congo secured a playoff path toward the World Cup, aiming for a first finals appearance since 1974.
Gabriel Zakuani leads a Europe-based talent drive, scouting players with Congolese heritage for Congo.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s switch to Congo is part of the recruitment strategy, with West Ham and subsequent moves aiding the plan.
Zakuani, a multilingual former captain, scouts in Europe and coordinates paperwork for call-ups to Congo.
The recruitment approach emphasizes performance and opportunities in Afcon as motivators for players to join Congo.
Axel Tuanzebe, born in DR Congo, represents the expansion of Congo’s overseas scouting network.
Desabre’s leadership and the recruitment drive aim to emulate Congo’s 1974 Zaire success on a modern stage.
DR Congo finished two points behind Senegal in their group, advancing through playoffs to Mexico.
Zakuani holds a pivotal role as scout and Under-20s assistant coach, shaping Congo’s future squad.

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Eight European teams compete for four World Cup spots while a new intercontinental playoff in Mexico determines the remaining two berths, finalizing the 48-team field.
Italy leads the European playoff hopes, aiming to avoid another World Cup miss after recent heartbreak and buoyed by a semifinal victory.
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Italy is a key European path match, continuing the high-stakes narrative for both sides.
Sweden and Poland advance in Path B as Sweden’s semifinal push under coach Graham Potter shapes their World Cup hopes.
Kosovo’s upset path, including a noted away win to Slovakia, sets the stage for a potential Turkish challenge in Pristina.
Intercontinental playoff contenders Congo DR, Jamaica, Iraq and Bolivia advanced to the final-stage matchups, highlighting global diversity in the race for spots.
The intercontinental playoffs are scheduled in Guadalajara and Monterrey, with decisive ties determining the last two World Cup berths.
Canada, Mexico and the United States as co-hosts anchor the final participant list as European and intercontinental paths fill out the rest.
The 2026 World Cup schedule runs June to July, with Azteca Stadium opening and MetLife Stadium hosting the final.

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Lumumba Vea will not attend DR Congo's World Cup playoff in Mexico due to visa issues, missing the Jamaica match.
Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea, gained online fame for his outfits and pose during matches.
The visa delay meant he attempted expedited processing, including a stop in Addis Ababa, but it proved insufficient.
A source close to Kuka Mboladinga said the issue centered on bank statements required in the application.
He returned to Kinshasa and said he would support the Leopards from home.
DR Congo reached the inter-confederation playoff by defeating Nigeria to advance in African qualifying.
They are seeking a second World Cup appearance, having previously qualified in 1974 when the country was Zaire.
Lumumba Vea expressed regrets about missing the match on social media.
The fan’s story highlights issues fans may face traveling to global events, including visa delays.
Lumumba Vea has become a symbol linked to DR Congo's World Cup campaign and fan culture.

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