Congo’s World Cup squad skips Ebola‑hit farewell as U.S. travel ban looms
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s soccer team canceled a Kinshasa send‑off due to an Ebola outbreak, but will still compete in warm‑up games in Belgium and Spain. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency, while the United States imposed a 30‑day entry ban on travelers from the affected countries, though the Congolese squad is exempt because it has been training in Europe.
May 21, 2026