The 2026 Best of Congo Cooperatives cupping is scheduled to take place Friday, June 19 in Denver, Colorado.
The event will focus on competitive coffees from Congolese cooperatives. Organizers have set the date for the cupping session next week. This gathering aims to evaluate and highlight the coffees in a professional setting.
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DR Congo has named its squad for the 2026 World Cup, marking the nation's return after 52 years. French coach Sebastien Desabre unveiled the 26-player roster yesterday.
The inaugural North American edition of World of Coffee will occur from April 10 to 12, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in California. The event, rebranded from the former Specialty Coffee Expo, will feature the 2026 World Latte Art Championships, competitions, workshops, and over 670 exhibitors. Attendees can also join numerous afterparties and explore San Diego's specialty coffee scene.
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Following their semifinal advances, Demokratiska Republiken Kongo faces Jamaica tonight in Mexico for one of two remaining 2026 World Cup spots, while Iraq takes on Bolivia early Wednesday. The winners will join 46 other teams at the tournament. All four nations have prior World Cup experience but limited success.
Silvestre Dangond and Carlos Vives will perform a concert on June 16 at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, right before Colombia's national team debut in the 2026 World Cup. Néstor Lorenzo's squad faces Uzbekistan on June 17 at Estadio Azteca. The event blends music and soccer to celebrate Colombian identity.
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France's national team beat Colombia 3-1 on Sunday in Landover, Maryland, in their final warm-up before the World Cup 2026 squad announcement. Désiré Doué scored a brace and Marcus Thuram netted a goal, as coach Didier Deschamps praised the reserves while urging humility. The US tour ended perfectly after defeating Brazil.