World Cup 2026: DR Congo-Chile match cancelled in Spain due to Ebola

The DR Congo national team's friendly match against Chile, scheduled for June 9, 2026 in Spain, was cancelled by the municipal authorities of La Línea de la Concepción due to the Ebola outbreak in DRC. The mayor issued an order based on the precautionary principle, following recommendations from local health services. The Leopards, who are participating in their first World Cup since 1974, will play in group K where they will face Portugal among others.