As of May 20, 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has not qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The DRC national team has not secured a spot in the tournament, as qualification matches are ongoing or yet to be completed for African teams.
Regarding the Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the DRC has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks in recent years, but as of May 2026, there is no active, widespread Ebola outbreak in the country. The most recent significant outbreak was declared over in 2022. No new major outbreaks have been reported in 2026.
FIFA has not issued any recent statements specifically linking the DRC team to Ebola concerns for World Cup preparations. The claim in the source article appears to be unverified and likely based on outdated or incorrect information.
In summary, the DRC is not currently preparing for the World Cup amid an Ebola outbreak, as neither the qualification nor the outbreak is confirmed for 2026.
