The DR Congo national football team has recently requested a refund from FIFA for tickets purchased for the 2026 World Cup. This request comes after travel restrictions were imposed on supporters due to an Ebola outbreak. The Leopards, participating in their first World Cup since 1974, find themselves in a difficult situation as the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency on May 16, 2026. Over 900 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in Central and Eastern Africa, with 223 presumed deaths, primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa has suspended its visa services, making it impossible for Congolese supporters to enter the United States. Veron Mosengo-Omba, president of the Congolese Football Federation (Fecofa), expressed concerns about the supporters' situation. He stated, "We have asked FIFA if it is possible to take this into account, as the tickets are quite expensive." Supporters of the DR Congo national football team are eager to support their team but are facing major obstacles.