24.06.2026 10:40
In a match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombia in the World Cup, a Congolese fan gave the salute of Patrice Lumumba, the country's independence leader, by remaining motionless for 90 minutes in his memory. This tribute to Lumumba, who is remembered for his fight against imperialism and whose body was dismembered and dissolved in acid after his assassination, became one of the most notable events of the tournament.
During the match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a striking moment occurred in the stands.
HE REMAINED MOTIONLESS FOR 90 MINUTES
A Congolese fan stood motionless throughout the match to commemorate his country's independence leader, Patrice Lumumba. The fan gave Lumumba's salute for 90 minutes.
HE HONORED LUMUMBA
The Congolese fan's gesture was interpreted as a tribute to Lumumba, a symbolic figure of his country's independence struggle.
Patrice Lumumba, with his stance against imperialism, is considered one of the most important figures in Congolese history. It is known that after Lumumba's murder, his body was dismembered and dissolved in acid.