Three Host Nations Implement Coordinated Health Protocols Ahead of 2026 World Cup

In preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the United States, Mexico, and Canada have unveiled a unified approach to managing travel and public health safeguards for individuals traveling from high-risk African regions where Ebola virus transmission remains a concern. The three nations released a joint statement outlining these precautionary measures, designed to protect tournament participants and spectators.

The United States has restricted entry for non-citizens and Green Card holders who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days.

Canada has established a temporary 90-day entry restriction for travelers originating from these nations, while simultaneously mandating that Canadian citizens returning from these regions complete a 21-day quarantine period.

Mexico has strengthened health screening protocols at its airports and seaports, requiring arrivals from the affected areas to observe a 21-day period of health isolation. Officials stated these measures aim to safeguard both the delegations participating in the tournament and the general population.