Summary
- The famous Congolese football supporter Michel Nkoka Mboladinga popularly known as the “Living Statue” has finally made his first appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Due to Ebola-related isolation regulations, Michel had been unable to attend Congo’s first World Cup match.
- His appearance added a unique and memorable touch to the World Cup atmosphere delighting fans familiar with his iconic support for the Congolese national team.
The famous Congolese football supporter Michel Nkoka Mboladinga popularly known as the “Living Statue” has finally made his first appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
According to reports, he gained worldwide recognition during the Africa Cup of Nations by standing motionless throughout matches while dressed as a statue of Congo’s slain national leader Patrice Lumumba.
On Tuesday, he attended the World Cup match between DR Congo and Colombia. Due to Ebola-related isolation regulations, Michel had been unable to attend Congo’s first World Cup match.
At the stadium, he took his place on a platform behind the Congolese team bench and assumed his trademark pose—raising his right arm and remaining completely still and silent resembling a statue throughout the match.
His appearance added a unique and memorable touch to the World Cup atmosphere delighting fans familiar with his iconic support for the Congolese national team.
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