Congo World Cup squad must isolate before entry into the US: Official
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team must isolate for 21 days before entering the United States due to an Ebola outbreak. US officials have communicated the need for the team to maintain a strict training bubble in Belgium. The team is set to participate in the 2026 World Cup, with their first match scheduled against Portugal on June 17.
- ▪Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days due to an Ebola outbreak in the country.
- ▪US officials have informed FIFA and the Congolese government about the isolation requirements.
- ▪The team will be based in Houston during the tournament, which is their second World Cup appearance.
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Congo World Cup squad must isolate before entry into the US: OfficialSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMembers of the Democratic Republic of Congo national football team celebrating on April 5 in Kinshasa after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 23, 2026, 10:45 AMUpdated May 23, 2026, 10:45 AMWASHINGTON - Congo’s World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they will be allowed into the United States due to the African country’s deadly Ebola outbreak, authorities said on May 22.Mr Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House Task Force for the World Cup, told ESPN that US officials had informed FIFA, the Congolese national team and the government in Kinshasa that the squad was to remain in a “bubble” in Belgium where…
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