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The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally asked FIFA to refund 2026 World Cup tickets purchased by fans who are now unable to enter the United States because of Ebola-related travel restrictions.
The Leopards are making their return to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, but new US entry bans targeting travelers from DR Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan have left many supporters unable to travel.
DR Congoโs football federation (Fecofa) argues that fans should not โlose everythingโ after spending heavily on tickets under FIFAโs dynamic pricing system. FIFA has said it will examine the request, although its standard policy leans toward ticket resale or transfer rather than full refunds.
As a result, most Congolese fans are now expected to follow the teamโs matches in Mexico instead. The national team itself remains unaffected, as most players and staff are based abroad, and DR Congo officials have already departed the country to complete the required 21-day quarantine.