Fans of Congo await the start of the international friendly soccer match between DR Congo and Denmark in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
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Excitement surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team, which has qualified for the 2026 World Cup, is being overshadowed by a sharp rise in jersey prices in the country's east, where supporters say the cost of showing their support has become unaffordable.
Fans of Congo await the start of the international friendly soccer match between DR Congo and Denmark in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
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