"US Travel Ban Hits DRC World Cup Squad: Ebola Outbreak Sparks Quarantine Measures The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team is facing an unexpected obstacle on their path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US: a 21-day quarantine due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The team's travel plans have been thrown into disarray as they must isolate for three weeks before entering the country, a move aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly virus. The Ebola outbreak, which has been ongoing in the DRC for several years, has claimed hundreds of lives and sparked concerns about global health security. As the world's attention turns to the US, where the World Cup is set to take place, the DRC team's quarantine is a stark reminder of the ongoing public health challenges facing the continent."
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
