# Congo’s World Cup Standing Guy - Patrice Lumumba

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Podcast: [Cold War Cast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cold-war-cast-4464492)
Published: 2026-06-25T21:58:27+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coldwarcast/episodes/Congos-World-Cup-Standing-Guy---Patrice-Lumumba-e3l9lpo
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## Resource

Everyone is wondering why the Democratic Republic of Congo has the fan that stands and poses as a statue for the duration of their matches. He is channeling the likeness of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of Congo. Today we’re telling the Cold War story of Lumumba. This is a fascinating chapter of Africa’s decolonization and a turbulent chapter of the cold war that took place deep in the heart of Africa. Lumumba is seen as a martyr for Congolese independence and “Lumumba Vea” hopes his schtick inspires the Congolese squad to victory.

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