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Ebola Emergency Forces Chile-DRC Friendly Cancellation, Closed-Door Talks

6/4/2026

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Mayor Juan Franco cancelled DRC-Chile friendly on June 9 because of Ebola fears.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a public-health emergency of concern.
Chile manager Felipe Correa is negotiating to play match behind closed doors.
FIFA is consulting the DRC federation on safety guidelines as the team prepares for a World Cup debut on June 17 in Houston.

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Mayor Juan Franco cancelled DRC-Chile friendly on June 9 because of Ebola fears.
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a public-health emergency of concern.
Chile manager Felipe Correa is negotiating to play match behind closed doors.
FIFA is consulting the DRC federation on safety guidelines as the team prepares for a World Cup debut on June 17 in Houston.