DR Congo’s last World Cup warm‑up against Chile will be played behind closed doors in Orleans after Ebola concerns forced a venue change from Cadiz.
None of the players have recently returned home, but staff and fans have, prompting strict measures. US authorities require 21 days outside DR Congo before entry.
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The Leopards, preparing in Spain after a camp in Belgium, are at their first World Cup since 1974. They open Group K against Portugal in Houston on 17 June, then face Colombia in Guadalajara and Uzbekistan in Atlanta.
