Congo team must isolate to enter United States for World Cup amid Ebola outbreak
The Congolese national soccer team must isolate for 21 days to enter the United States for the World Cup due to an Ebola outbreak in their country. The team is currently training in Belgium and has been instructed to maintain a strict bubble to ensure safety. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation as the outbreak has resulted in over 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases in Africa.
- ▪The U.S. has mandated that the Congo team isolate for 21 days before traveling to the World Cup.
- ▪The team is currently training in Belgium and scheduled to play two warmup games there.
- ▪Health officials at U.S. airports are implementing enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers from affected regions.
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The World Cup Congo team must isolate to enter United States for World Cup amid Ebola outbreak The team is training in Belgium and must arrive in Houston by June 11 for their opening match By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 23, 2026 1:39pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US airports ramp up Ebola screenings amid Africa outbreak Health officials at U.S. airports are implementing enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is working with airlines to identify possible exposures following over 130 deaths and nearly 600 suspected cases in Africa.
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