US Allows DR Congo Football Team Entry for World Cup Amid Ebola Travel Ban

The United States will allow the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team to enter the country for the 2026 World Cup, despite an Ebola infection travel ban. A senior US State Department official stated that the team, currently training in Europe, may not fall under the ban, but will undergo strict health checks and isolation procedures if they have recently been in DR Congo. This exemption will not apply to ordinary supporters or spectators.