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The Democratic Republic of Congo national football squad is under strict quarantine in Belgium following an Ebola surge, preparing for upcoming World Cup games in the United States while navigating 21‑day entry bans and enhanced screening measures.
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.
The rapid rise of flag football is evident in new NCAA recognition, Olympic inclusion plans, expanding high school programs and growing safety concerns that are reshaping youth sports.