World Cup delegation compliant with US Ebola protocols, DR Congo says
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s football team has met US health rules related to Ebola and cleared the way to play in the World Cup. They changed their training plans and are following safety steps to protect players and others.Key Facts
- The DRC football federation and FIFA confirmed the team follows US Ebola safety protocols.
- The team cancelled a training camp in Kinshasa and moved their preparation to another country.
- Most players live in Europe, lowering the risk of Ebola exposure.
- Staff left Kinshasa early and will spend 21 days in Europe before traveling to the US.
- The US, Canada, and Mexico are hosting the World Cup from June 11 to July 19.
- The DRC team will be based in Houston, Texas, for the tournament.
- The DRC plays Portugal on June 17, Colombia on June 23, and Uzbekistan on June 27.
- Some fans have had trouble getting US visas, and discussions about refunds are ongoing.
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