# Soccer: Spanish authorities have cancelled a planned international friendly in the country between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chile due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. The match was scheduled for Tuesday as part of the teams’ preparations for the World Cup in Northern America. Local officials say the decision was taken as a precautionary measure following health advice. The DRC, who had qualified for their first World Cup since 1974, will continue preparations in Belgium ahead of the tournament.
Soccer: Spain cancels DRC’s friendly against Chile over Ebola fears