Congo forced to change World Cup preparations due to Ebola outbreak

Preparations will take place elsewhere after an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola known as Bundibugyo, which is thought to have killed more than 130 people and caused nearly 600 suspected cases.

An Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has raised serious doubts over whether Sebastien Desabre's squad will be able to participate in the summer tournament.

The Trump administration and FIFA are working to ensure the Congolese team can enter the United States for its training camp and tournament matches.

The CDC has prohibited the entry ​of non-U.S. passport holders who have been in DR Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan ​in the previous 21 days.