The friendly match between DR Congo and Chile, which was anticipated to be a significant event in both teams’ preparations ahead of the World Cup, has been canceled.
Details: As reported by Instant Foot, the decision to call off the international fixture stemmed from an unprecedented ruling by the mayor of La Línea de la Concepción in southern Spain. The mayor cited grave concerns regarding the Ebola virus as the reason for banning the match at the local stadium.
As a result of the cancellation, both teams are now facing a pressing timeline to secure a new venue for their friendly match just days before the tournament starts. The match was initially slated for Tuesday, June 9, at 17:00 Central European Time.