The Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed disappointment over the sudden cancellation of its scheduled international friendly match against Chile, which was expected to take place in Spain.

Football authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo said the decision disrupted team preparations ahead of upcoming international fixtures and denied players valuable competitive exposure.

The match, originally planned as part of both teams’ preparation schedules, was reportedly called off due to logistical and organisational issues, though full details have not been officially confirmed.

DR Congo football officials said they had already made arrangements for training and travel, describing the cancellation as unexpected and poorly communicated.

They added that such disruptions affect team morale, planning, and performance development, especially as national teams intensify preparations for major tournaments and qualifiers.

Chile’s football authorities have not issued a detailed public explanation at the time of reporting.

The incident highlights ongoing challenges in arranging international friendlies, particularly involving cross-continental fixtures.