DR Congo to play friendly against Chile behind closed doors
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo's warm-up match against Chile is set for June 9 in Orleans, France. The game will be played without fans due to an Ebola outbreak in the country. Originally scheduled for Cadiz, Spain, the venue changed following a local decree for health precautions. DR Congo has not qualified for the World Cup since 1974 and is preparing for its upcoming matches in the tournament, starting with Portugal on June 17. The current Ebola outbreak poses risks to player and staff safety as they finalize their training in Spain.
- •Match against Chile scheduled for June 9 at 16:00 BST.
- •Game played behind closed doors due to Ebola outbreak fears.
- •Venue shifted from Cadiz, Spain, due to local health decree.
- •DR Congo prepares for World Cup, first since 1974.
- •Next match in tournament against Portugal on June 17.
- 4:55 PMBBC Sport — DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors amid Ebola concerns
"Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.
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