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Host Nations of 2026 World Cup Prepare for Ebola Outbreak from East Africa
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are tightening health controls and travel restrictions for visitors from Ebola-affected regions as millions of fans head to North America for the 2026 World Cup. The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, first declared in the DRC on May 15, has infected at least 488 people and caused 86 deaths, with the disease spreading to Uganda.