Congo’s football team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola
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June 3, 2026
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MADRID (AP) — Congo was still hoping to play its World Cup warmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorisation for the match because of health concerns related to the Ebola crisis.
Congo’s football federation said it was in discussions with the Spanish football federation and relevant international bodies to find solutions.
Government authorities in the southern city of La Linea de la Concepcion announced the decision not to authorise next Tuesday’s friendly citing possible health risks linked to the Ebola crisis.
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