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DR Congo's World Cup squad arrives in US after Ebola quarantine

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:36 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

DR Congo's World Cup squad arrives in US after Ebola quarantine
Summary

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's national soccer team has arrived in the United States for the World Cup after completing a mandatory 21-day quarantine in Belgium due to an Ebola outbreak in their home country. The team, coached by Sebastien Desabre, plans to represent their nation proudly in their first World Cup since 1974. The squad's initial training camp in DR Congo was called off, and a warm-up match against Chile was canceled. They will be based in Houston and are set to play their first match against Portugal on June 17.

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  • •DR Congo arrived in the US after a 21-day quarantine in Belgium.
  • •The squad's pre-tournament plans were disrupted by an Ebola outbreak.
  • •They will be based in Houston during the tournament.
  • •The first match is scheduled for June 17 against Portugal.
  • •Coach Sebastien Desabre aims for a strong performance for their fans.
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  • 12:36 AMYahoo Sports — DR Congo arrive in the US for the World Cup after Ebola quarantine
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DRC squad arrived on a flight from Paris after US authorities insisted they serve a 21-day quarantine period elsewhere.

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