Spain bans DR Congo World Cup warm-up due to Ebola fears
Summary
A friendly soccer match between Spain and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) was cancelled by a Spanish town due to concerns about Ebola in DR Congo. The DR Congo team will instead play a warm-up match in Belgium and are following health rules set by the countries hosting the World Cup.Key Facts
- The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain banned the June 9 match against Chile because of Ebola fears.
- The decision was based on advice from local and regional health officials as a safety precaution.
- DR Congo qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 and had planned pre-tournament activities.
- The team cancelled a training camp at home and have been staying in Belgium due to the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo.
- The World Cup is happening from June 11 to July 19 in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
- US officials require the DR Congo team to isolate for 21 days before entering the country.
- DR Congo’s World Cup games will take place in Houston (USA), Guadalajara (Mexico), and Atlanta (USA).
- The football federation says the team follows all health protocols set by host countries.
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