2026 World Cup: DR Congo's Leopards arrive in Houston

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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2026 World Cup: DR Congo's Leopards arrive in Houston

The DR Congo national football team arrived in Houston on Thursday, June 11, for the 2026 World Cup, returning 52 years after their only appearance in 1974. They are staying at the Omni Houston Hotel and training at SaberCats Stadium. The DRC embassy plans a Fan Festival to engage the diaspora. The Leopards will start the tournament on June 17 against Portugal.

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