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Congo’s soccer team will make World Cup history in Houston. Ebola could upend fans’ plans
By Michael Adkison at Houston Public Media
· May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. is blocking some international travel amid an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes its World Cup debut in Houston on June 17.
Key takeaway Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes its World Cup debut in Houston on June 17.
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Published: May 29, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? The U.S. is blocking some international travel amid an outbreak of the deadly disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Those restrictions will be in effect when the team makes its World Cup debut in Houston on June 17.
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