I wrote 4,500 words on the 2026 World Cup qualification playoff for the current issue of Vanity Fair
Today, DR Congo opens its World Cup against Portugal
You may have seen the photos of their iconic arrival, but this is the story of how they got here. www.vanityfair.com/preview/arti...
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The World Cup is the biggest event in human history. This summer, it's coming to North America. But in Guadalajara this spring, as three nations scrapped for a single ticket to the big show, Franklin ...