Ebola fears prompt Spanish city to cancel Congo’s World Cup warmup match against Chile
The mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion in Spain has canceled Congo's World Cup warmup match against Chile due to health concerns related to the Ebola outbreak. Congo's soccer federation is seeking solutions in collaboration with the Spanish soccer federation and international bodies. The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola situation a public health emergency of international concern.
- ▪The match was scheduled for next Tuesday but was denied authorization by local authorities.
- ▪Congo had already canceled a training camp and a farewell event in Kinshasa due to the outbreak.
- ▪FIFA is monitoring the Ebola situation and is in communication with Congo soccer officials.
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Soccer Ebola fears prompt Spanish city to cancel Congo’s World Cup warmup match against Chile By Associated Press Published June 3, 2026, 4:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis. Congo’s soccer federation said it was in discussions with the Spanish soccer federation and relevant international bodies to find solutions. Government authorities in the southern city of La Linea de la Concepcion announced the decision to not authorize next Tuesday’s friendly citing possible health risks linked to the Ebola crisis.
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