Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears

The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain, Juan Franco, has banned a pre-World Cup 2026 friendly match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile, scheduled for June 9. This decision was made as a precautionary measure due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mayor cited recommendations from the Andalusia regional government's health service and advice from the municipality's head of medical service, who advised against hosting the match due to potential health risks. The Democratic Republic of Congo team had previously cancelled a training camp in their home country due to the Ebola outbreak and have been based in Belgium.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's international friendly football match against Chile, scheduled to take place in Spain next week, has been cancelled. This decision was made by authorities due to health concerns stemming from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cancellation highlights the impact of the ongoing health crisis on international sporting events.