European Football · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
DR Congo Confirmed for 2026 World Cup Despite Ebola
Washington granted a special health exemption to the Leopards to participate in the World Cup in the United States and Mexico.
By Editorial team
The Democratic Republic of the Congo retains its access to the 2026 World Cup, despite strengthened American health controls related to the Ebola epidemic in Central Africa. U.S. authorities confirmed Tuesday that the Leopards' squad will benefit from a specific exemption to participate in the competition scheduled to take place on North American and Mexican soil. This decision comes after concerns regarding epidemiological risks.