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Héctor Ríos Morales

Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Raises Concerns for DR Congo Soccer Team with World cup Matches in Guadalajara, Houston and Atlanta

DR Congo players and coaching staff celebrate after winning the match and qualifying for the World Cup during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Credit: Via Getty Images)

With the 2026 World Cup set to begin in less than a month, participating nations are putting the final touches on preparations as they head to North America.

But a recent Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has raised questions about travel protocols and whether additional precautions may affect teams traveling from the region, including the Democratic Republic of Congo's national team.

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