DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is willing to play a pre-World Cup soccer match against Chile without fans due to health concerns about an Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The original match in Spain was canceled by the local mayor as a precaution, but the DRC team is making other plans and following safety rules to prepare for the World Cup starting on June 11.Key Facts
- The DRC planned a friendly soccer match with Chile in Spain before the World Cup.
- The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion canceled the match because of Ebola concerns.
- The DRC coach said they are open to playing the match without fans or at a different stadium.
- The DRC qualified for their first World Cup since 1974.
- They canceled a training camp in the DRC due to an Ebola outbreak and set up camp in Belgium instead.
- The team follows FIFA and medical guidelines to ensure safety.
- The US requires the DRC team to isolate for 21 days before entering for the World Cup.
- The DRC’s World Cup matches will be held in the US and Mexico starting June 17.
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