A dramatic path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reopened for the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s participation in the Fifa World Cup is under threat after an Ebola outbreak led to a US travel ban.

Congo’s soccer team has canceled a three-day World Cup preparation training camp and a planned farewell to fans in the capital Kinshasa because of an outbreak of Ebola in the east…

Congo’s football team has cancelled a World Cup training camp ahead of next month’s tournament

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Democratic Republic of the Congo have cancelled a planned three-day World Cup training camp and farewell event in Kinshasa

The team will still come to the United States, but fans cannot amid a CDC ban.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo have cancelled a World Cup training camp and a fan event because of the Ebola outbreak in the east of the country

World Cup organiser FIFA says it is "aware of and monitoring the situation" regarding the Ebola outbreak.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has called off its national football team’s pre-World Cup training camp in Kinshasa after an Ebola outbreak in the country’s east.

DR Congo Cancels Kinshasa World Cup Training Camp Over Ebola Outbreak After 130 Deaths

DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.

The Democratic Republic of Congo team have cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp at home after the country was hit by an Ebola outbreak

Travel restrictions imposed by the U.S. CDC in response to the outbreak have made it necessary to change plans, a team spokesperson said.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also issued travel advisories and heightened health monitoring measures, citing concerns over the possible…

The 2026 World Cup comes amid a fast-growing Ebola outbreak in central and east Africa.

Less than a month before the 2026 World Cup, Congo’s Ebola outbreak is raising global concern; The team canceled its Kinshasa camp, the US imposed entry restrictions and FIFA is…

A dramatic path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reopened for the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

World Cup cohosts United States have warned Democratic Republic of the Congo team to isolate due to Ebola fears.

From the day the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced a fresh outbreak of Ebola, fears have spread far beyond its borders. Currently, health officials in the DRC are racing…

La Repubblica Democratica del Congo prendera regolarmente parte ai Mondiali del 2026 nonostante la recente epidemia di Ebola nel Paese. A comunicarlo...