The update says only the opening phase in Kinshasa has been dropped.
That matters. For a team heading to its first World Cup since 1974, the home send-off would have carried emotional weight as well as practical value. Camps are not just about fitness; they are about rhythm, routine and togetherness. Changing the plan this late is disruptive, even if the wider schedule remains intact.
For Wissa, the story is especially personal. The forward is part of Sebastien Desabre’s reported 26-man squad, and this tournament is a chance to reset the narrative after a difficult season at club level.
The report says Wissa missed a chunk of the campaign after a knee issue suffered on international duty. His response, though, has sounded defiant. “I am a soldier. I will keep going,” Wissa said, a line that captures both his own mindset and the mood DR Congo may need now.
The World Health Organisation has described the outbreak as a “public health emergency of international concern”, while Fifa is said to be monitoring the situation and staying in contact with the Congolese federation.
What does not change is the scale of the challenge ahead. DR Congo are set to face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K - a demanding group for a side trying to turn an inspiring qualification into a genuine tournament story.
The next point to watch is whether the switch to Belgium allows Desabre to settle the squad quickly before the final phase in Houston on 11 June. If the disruption is managed well, DR Congo can still arrive ready.