An escalating Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo prompts the US, Mexico, and Canada to impose travel restrictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, casting doubt on the participation of DR Congo's national team.

DR Congo's football team refuses US demand to isolate for 21 days due to Ebola outbreak, risking travel to 2026 World Cup.

U.S. officials require DR Congo's World Cup team to isolate in a Belgium 'bubble' for 21 days before entering the U.S. due to Ebola outbreak, sparking logistical and competitive concerns.

DR Congo's national team must isolate for 21 days in Belgium or be barred from entering the US for the 2026 World Cup, due to an Ebola outbreak.

DR Congo cancels US training camp for World Cup after Ebola outbreak prompts travel ban. Team moves to Belgium.