US Allows DR Congo Football Team Entry for World Cup Amid Ebola Travel Ban
Summary
The US will allow the DR Congo national football team to enter for the 2026 World Cup despite an Ebola-related travel ban, with strict health protocols applied to the team.
Key Points
- The US will allow DR Congo's national football team to enter for the 2026 World Cup despite the Ebola infection travel ban.
- DR Congo's team is currently training in Europe and may not fall under the ban, but if recently in DR Congo, members will face strict health checks and isolation.
- The exemption applies only to the team, not to ordinary supporters from DR Congo due to the travel ban.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, with DR Congo set to play Portugal in Texas on June 17.
