Ebola Forces Congo-Chile Match Cancellation
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- Published
- June 2, 2026
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- 1:37
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- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2026
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A major blow to DR Congo’s World Cup prep: their friendly against Chile in Spain has been canceled due to Ebola fears, as local authorities shut down the match citing health risks from the Bundibugyo strain—no vaccine exists yet, and development could take up to nine months. The team, already relocated to Belgium for safety, now faces further disruption a…
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A major blow to DR Congo’s World Cup prep: their friendly against Chile in Spain has been canceled due to Ebola fears, as local authorities shut down the match citing health risks from the Bundibugyo strain—no vaccine exists yet, and development could take up to nine months. The team, already relocated to Belgium for safety, now faces further disruption as some staff and fans traveled from outbreak zones. Despite this, they’re still on track for the World Cup, with upcoming matches in Belgium an
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