DR Congo authorized to enter United States for World Cup 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been cleared to enter the United States for the 2026 World Cup despite Ebola concerns. The players arrived in Houston without incident after US authorities had imposed a 21-day isolation period. Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka confirmed the entire delegation passed entry without issues. DR Congo lost their final warm-up match 2-1 to Chile in Orléans, and the WHO has reported over 500 Ebola cases in the country. The players do not reside in DR Congo.