More than five million spectators are expected to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Matches will be held in Toronto and Vancouver; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey; and 11 US cities, including New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and Seattle.
Mass events may favor respiratory and gastrointestinal infections. The following precautions are recommended:
General precautions:
- Wash hands frequently and avoid close contact with sick individuals.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover coughs and sneezes, dispose of tissues properly, and wash hands afterward.
- Follow food and water hygiene measures; avoid raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products.
- Be aware of increased accident risks, particularly related to alcohol consumption.
- Practice safer sex to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- Use mosquito protection at all times to prevent dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and other arboviral infections. For stays in Mexico: consult the malaria risk information on www.healthytravel.ch.
- Consult the official 2026 FIFA World Cup website for additional information and travel guidance.
Recommended vaccinations and other health risks:
- Be up to date with routine vaccinations, including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination, due to ongoing outbreaks.
- Vaccination against meningococcal disease can be considered.
- Check country-specific vaccination recommendations on www.healthytravel.ch.