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Congolese national football team fans may not be able to watch the 2026 World Cup from the stadium in the USA.
Idman.Biz reports that the USA has imposed entry restrictions for non-American citizens who have been to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to the spread of the Ebola virus. The restriction applies to individuals who have been in these countries within the last 21 days.
However, the participation of the Congo national team in the World Cup is not at risk. A senior official from the US State Department stated that a special protocol is being worked on for the team to come to the tournament. National team members will be subject to testing and isolation procedures intended for US citizens and permanent residents if necessary.
It is reported that the same concession will not be applied to ordinary fans. For this reason, the trip of Congolese fans to the USA may be largely blocked. According to the source, it is also possible that the ban will not directly affect team members as they are training in Europe.
According to reports, Lumumba, a famous Congolese fan, will be able to go to the World Cup. This is because he is included in the official delegation of the national team.
It should be noted that the World Health Organization has expressed concern about the Ebola epidemic. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the risk within the country is low, but has strengthened border control and monitoring measures.
