FIFA and international health authorities have activated prevention protocols following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, which has killed over 130 people and generated roughly 600 suspected cases. The DRC national team is scheduled to compete in the 2026 World Cup in North America, prompting the United States, Mexico, and Canada to implement enhanced screening at borders, epidemiological monitoring at venues, and isolation protocols for delegations and fans arriving from affected regions.