US, Canada and Mexico Announce Joint Public Health Travel Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Washington, May 28, 2026:
The governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico have jointly announced coordinated public health travel measures for travellers arriving from African regions considered to be at the highest risk from the Ebola virus, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the three North American nations said the aligned measures are aimed at safeguarding public health while ensuring smooth travel and commerce during one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
The statement emphasized that the coordinated strategy has been designed to protect citizens as well as the millions of visitors, football fans, athletes and tourists expected to travel across North America during the tournament.
“The health and safety of every person in the region remains our highest priority as we welcome the world to North America,” the joint statement said.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is scheduled to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, making it the first edition of the tournament to be hosted by three countries simultaneously. The event is expected to attract unprecedented international travel and large-scale cross-border movement throughout the region.
While specific operational details of the travel measures were not immediately disclosed, officials indicated that the approach would allow continued travel and trade activities while strengthening public health monitoring and preparedness.
Health authorities in the three countries are expected to continue close coordination in the coming months as preparations intensify for the global sporting spectacle.
