DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
Summary
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) soccer team has arrived in the United States for the World Cup after spending three weeks in quarantine in Europe due to an Ebola outbreak in their country. The team had to adapt their preparation plans and will play their World Cup matches in Houston, Guadalajara, and Atlanta.Key Facts
- The DRC soccer team was quarantined in Belgium for three weeks before arriving in the U.S. to prevent Ebola spread.
- The team arrived in the U.S. on a flight from Paris on Thursday.
- The quarantine was required by U.S. authorities, or the team might have been denied entry.
- The Ebola outbreak in DRC caused the cancellation of a planned training camp in their home country.
- A friendly match against Chile in Spain was canceled due to virus concerns.
- The team is preparing for their first World Cup since 1974.
- Their first World Cup match will be on June 17 in Houston against Portugal.
- They will also play Colombia on June 23 in Guadalajara and Uzbekistan on June 28 in Atlanta.
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