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Chile and DR Congo Play Friendly in Orléans After Spanish Town Bars Match

La Línea de la Concepción refused to authorize the fixture on public-health prudence, forcing organizers to relocate the World Cup tune-up to a smaller French stadium.

Overview

  • The friendly, scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, will be played at Stade de la Source in Orléans with a kickoff around midday Chile time.
  • Spanish municipal authorities in La Línea de la Concepción denied authorization for the game over public-health prudence linked to reports of an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, and Marbella was later considered before the match was moved to France.
  • Broadcasters confirmed to carry the fixture include Chilevisión on TV and streaming, plus ESPN and Disney+, with regional guides publishing local start times.
  • Stade de la Source holds roughly 7,533 spectators, a smaller venue that shapes public attendance for the friendly and follows media previews that circulated possible starting lineups for both teams.
  • The match serves as a World Cup preparation for both sides with Chile in a squad renewal process and DR Congo using the game to finalise tactics and personnel ahead of the 2026 tournament.