Houston is an official Host City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with fans visiting from all over the world and locals having the opportunity to experience a world-wide event. With an event like this there are many things for international and domestic visitors to know and be prepared. Below are some helpful links.
- CDC Safety for Soccer Fans – Gives soccer fans quick access to essential public health information to help them stay prepared and safe. Topics include hygiene and food safety, traveler’s health, heat health, respiratory illness, vaccine preventable diseases, STD/STIs, air quality, vector-borne diseases and conditions, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, and disaster and emergency preparedness.
- Department of State Health Services World Cup 2026 – The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (CHEPR) is preparing to support one of the largest international events ever hosted in our state. This page provides information on how DSHS is working alongside local, state, and federal partners to get ready. Preparation efforts ahead of game days ensure a consistent, statewide approach to any response.
- CDC Travel Health Notices – The CDC uses Travel Health Notices to inform travelers about global health risks during outbreaks, special events, or natural disasters, and to provide guidance on protective actions to prevent infection or other health effects.