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Michel Kuka Mboladinga denied visa ahead of DR Congo match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Michel Kuka Mboladinga denied visa ahead of DR Congo match
Summary

Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as Lumunba Vea, has been denied a US visa for the Democratic Republic of the Congo's final group match against Uzbekistan at the World Cup. The fan icon previously attended DR Congo's match against Colombia in Mexico. This incident follows other visa-related issues at the tournament, including Somali referee Omar Artan's denied entry. The ongoing visa problems have raised concerns about entry regulations impacting key figures associated with the event.

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  • •Michel Kuka Mboladinga denied US visa for upcoming match.
  • •He previously attended DR Congo's match against Colombia.
  • •More visa problems reported during the World Cup.
  • •Ongoing entry issues involve players and officials.
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Reports: another entry row! Fan icon barred from World Cup
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It is not the first problem involving visas and entry at this World Cup. After Somali referee Omar Artan, who had been selected for the World Cup, was denied entry, and there were repeated issues — ...

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