Congo cancels World Cup farewell as US clarifies Ebola quarantine rules
Congo's football team has canceled its farewell event in Kinshasa due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak. The team will continue its World Cup preparations in Europe, with warm-up matches scheduled against Denmark and Chile. The U.S. has implemented strict quarantine rules for travelers from Congo, but the team members training in Europe will not be affected by these restrictions.
- ▪Congo's soccer team canceled a planned farewell in Kinshasa amid an Ebola outbreak.
- ▪The outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola has resulted in over 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases.
- ▪The U.S. has banned entry for foreign nationals who have been in Congo within the past three weeks, but the Congolese team is exempt due to their training in Europe.
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Congo football team cancels Kinshasa World Cup farewell as Ebola outbreak concerns growTopic:SoccerThu 21 May 2026 at 7:31amThu 21 May 2026 at 7:31amThu 21 May 2026 at 7:31amFans from Congo will face strict quarantine rules ahead of the World Cup in the US. (Getty Images: Agustin Cuevas)In short:Congo's soccer team has cancelled its planned farewell in Kinshasa as fears grow over the outbreak of a rare Ebola virus in the country.Most of the team play and train in Europe, however staff and players who have been in Congo recently will face quarantine in the US ahead of the World Cup.What's next?Congo will play Denmark in Belgium in a warm-up game on June 3 before facing Chile in Spain on June 9.abc.net.au/news/congo-football-team-cancels-farewell-of-ebola-fears/106704362Link…
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