Spanish authorities cancel a pre-World Cup friendly between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Chile scheduled for 9 June in La Línea de la Concepción, southern Spain, citing Ebola-related public health concerns. Multiple reports say the decision is made at the local level by the mayor, who signs a decree banning the match. Other coverage adds that the action follows guidance or recommendations from Spain’s regional health authorities in Andalusia, and is described as a precautionary measure. DR Congo publicly criticizes the cancellation, with reports stating the team calls the decision unfair and discriminatory and questions the way the ban is handled. Meanwhile, later reporting indicates the disruption affects DR Congo’s preparations: the match is moved and played behind closed doors in France, where DR Congo plays Chile and loses 2–1. Across sources, the central points remain the same: Ebola fears related to an outbreak in Africa prompt Spain to stop the original venue in southern Spain, DR Congo disputes the decision, and the sides ultimately meet after the planned event is altered.