DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US warning - Reuters
DR Congo will not change World Cup preparations despite US warning Reuters
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Despite a warning from the United States regarding an Ebola outbreak, the Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team plans to proceed with their World Cup preparations as scheduled.
The United States has mandated that the Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad isolate for 21 days before entering the country due to an Ebola outbreak, but the team intends to maintain their current preparations.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national football team has no plans to alter their World Cup preparations despite a warning from the United States to isolate for 21 days before arrival.
Due to an Ebola outbreak, the Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad is required to isolate for 21 days before entering the United States, but they plan to proceed with their preparations as scheduled.
DR Congo has rejected the U.S. government's demand for a 21-day isolation period ahead of the 2026 World Cup, insisting their preparation schedule remains unchanged.
Despite a U.S. warning for a 21-day isolation due to an Ebola outbreak, DR Congo intends to proceed with their pre-World Cup friendlies against Denmark and Chile.
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to proceed with their FIFA World Cup preparations despite a warning from the United States to isolate for 21 days due to an Ebola outbreak.
Despite the U.S. warning of a mandatory 21-day isolation period for entry amid an Ebola outbreak, DR Congo's World Cup preparations remain unchanged.
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