Houston is preparing to welcome the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as health officials monitor an escalating Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The situation has prompted local authorities, tournament organisers, and federal agencies to review response plans ahead of the team's arrival.
Despite growing public concern, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stressed that the risk to Americans remains low, while additional screening and preparedness measures are already being put in place.
