As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Mexican authorities have introduced special measures aimed at reducing traffic congestion and facilitating the organization of the tournament’s opening events.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a decree ordering federal employees in Mexico City to work from home on June 11, while classes at schools and universities will be suspended for the day.
The decision was made in anticipation of the large number of visitors and heightened security measures surrounding the opening ceremony and the first World Cup match, which will see Mexico face South Africa.
According to the decree, essential services—including healthcare, security agencies, critical infrastructure, and personnel involved in World Cup operations—will be exempt from the remote work order.
The measure applies to both public and private educational institutions, while the government has also encouraged private companies to adopt similar remote working arrangements in order to further ease traffic pressure across the city.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, kicks off on June 11 and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world.
