The municipal government of La Línea de la Concepción, a coastal city in the province of Cádiz, Spain, has officially canceled a high-profile international friendly match between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chile. The match, which was intended to serve as a final tune-up for both nations ahead of the upcoming FIFA World … Read more
Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 17th Ebola Outbreak: A Proven Track Record Against the Virus The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is once again at the forefront of a global health crisis as the World Health Organization (WHO) monitors a new Ebola outbreak that has spread to neighboring Uganda. This marks the country’s 17th … Read more
Uganda Shuts Border with Congo to Halt Ebola Spread: Implications for Sports and Regional Travel By Daniel Richardson | May 27, 2026 | Updated: 14:30 UTC Uganda has taken drastic measures to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak, ordering the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as cases of a … Read more
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Declared Over—But New Concerns Emerge as WHO Warns of Regional Risks By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport May 18, 2026 WHO and local health authorities respond to the Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province, DRC. Source: WHO After weeks of escalating concern, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in … Read more
WHO Ebola Emergency in DRC and Uganda: Implications for Regional Sports and Athlete Safety The sporting landscape across Central and East Africa is facing a sudden and severe shadow. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a … Read more
Health Alert: Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Claims 65 Lives By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief While our focus at Archysport typically remains on the pitch, the court, and the track, there are global events that demand the attention of the entire sporting community. Today, we are tracking a developing public health crisis in Central … Read more
Tuanzebe’s Extra-Time Heroics Send DR Congo to 2026 World Cup The Democratic Republic of Congo has secured a dramatic ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, punching their ticket via a tense intercontinental playoff victory over Jamaica. The match, which remained deadlocked through regulation time, was ultimately decided by a clinical strike from Axel Tuanzebe … Read more
The expanded 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is now complete. Following a series of qualifying matches across the globe, and the conclusion of the European playoff bracket on Tuesday night, the final two spots were secured in dramatic fashion through intercontinental playoff matches held … Read more
Guadalajara, Mexico – The Democratic Republic of Congo are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Axel Tuanzebe’s goal in the 100th minute secured a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in a tense intercontinental playoff match played Tuesday at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, marking only the second time the nation, formerly known as Zaire, has qualified … Read more