DR Congo’s pre-World Cup friendly against Chile in Spain has been cancelled over Ebola fears.

Juan Franco, the mayor of La Línea de la Concepción, signed a decree banning the June 9th match as a health precaution. It comes as the team prepares for their first World Cup since 1974. #WorldCup2026 #DRCongo #Ebola #Chile #Football

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