May 21, 2026
The decision comes as authorities attempt to contain an upsurge that has reportedly killed more than 130 people, prompting changes to the national team’s preparations ahead of the global tournament, BBC reports.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has cancelled its planned pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the country triggered health concerns and travel disruptions.
The decision comes as authorities attempt to contain an upsurge that has reportedly killed more than 130 people, prompting changes to the national team’s preparations ahead of the global tournament, BBC reports.
The World Health Organization described the situation as a "public health emergency of international concern", although it added that it was not at pandemic level.
