The World Cup's Unwelcome Guests: Ebola, Heat, and Protest The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most complicated sporting events in recent memory.
A trio of unwelcome guests – Ebola, extreme heat, and security risks – threatens to disrupt the festivities.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced the country's national team to train in Belgium rather than at home.