The friendly match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Chile is taking place behind closed doors at Stade de la Source in Orléans, France, due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Initially scheduled for La Línea de la Concepción in southern Spain, the game was relocated after the town's mayor, Juan Franco, imposed a ban as a precautionary measure. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international health emergency following the outbreak, which has resulted in over 500 confirmed cases and numerous deaths in the DRC and neighboring Uganda. Despite these concerns, DR Congo football officials confirmed that none of the players called up are currently based in the DRC, as they have been training in Marbella, Spain. The match serves as a crucial preparation for DR Congo ahead of their first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1974, where they will compete in Group K against Portugal, Colombia, and Uzbekistan. Health-related travel requirements have complicated preparations, necessitating that players remain outside the DRC and be symptom-free before entering the United States for the tournament.