World · 23 May 2026

Congo players must isolate before US World Cup

Congo's national football team faces a 21-day isolation period to gain entry into the United States for the World Cup. US officials mandated this "bubble" stay in Belgium, where the squad is training, because of an Ebola virus outbreak. Andrew Giuliani, a White House task force director, stated the team can arrive in Houston on June 11th.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 May 2026 at 12:37

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