DR Congo World Cup Warm-Up Match in Spain Canceled Over Ebola Fears

A planned World Cup warm-up match between DR Congo and Chile in Spain was canceled due to concerns over the Ebola virus. This cancellation has disrupted DR Congo's preparations for their first World Cup appearance in over 50 years.

3 Jun, 16:18 — 3 Jun, 21:12

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The cancellation highlights the ongoing global health concerns surrounding Ebola and its potential impact on international events. It also underscores the challenges faced by national teams in preparing for major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, especially when health risks are involved.

Key entitiesDemocratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Chile Spain La Linea de la Concepcion Denmark Ebola

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YahooMostly Factual26d ago

DRC cheered on by 23,000 fans in World Cup warm-up

The Democratic Republic of Congo held fellow World Cup qualifiers Denmark to a 0-0 friendly draw on Wednesday, the day after their game in Spain against Chile next week was cancelled due to health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.The DR Congo -- who have qualified for their first World Cup since they featured in the 1974 edition as Zaire -- cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp at home after the country was hit by the Ebola outbreak last month and have been

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