CDC Safety for Soccer Fans

For Everyone

June 2, 2026

The United States is proud to be one of three countries hosting this summer's international soccer competitions. This page gives quick access to essential public health information to help fans stay prepared and safe as they travel and attend soccer matches. CDC works with partners at all levels of government to support a healthy World Cup 2026^TM for soccer fans and host communities.

Health Updates

Keep in mind

For those wondering about current outbreaks, CDC has implemented temporary enhanced public health entry screening and issued travel health notices. To date, no cases associated with the Ebola outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the general public remains low. Get the latest here.

Tips and Topics for Soccer Fans

This page will help

You find health resources at www.cdc.gov for topics not covered below.
Connect travelers and international visitors to state, local, tribal, or territorial health departments for location-specific guidance.
Equip doctors and health professionals with tools like the CDC Yellow Book to treat ill visitors and travelers.

Hygiene and Food Safety
Travelers’ Health
Heat Health
Respiratory Illness
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
STD/STIs
Air Quality
Vector-borne Illnesses and Conditions
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Hygiene and Food Safety – Have a Game Plan for Game Day

Hygiene and Food Safety
	Cleanliness Basics Handwashing Preventing Food Poisoning Restaurant Food Safety

Travelers’ Health – Kick Off Your Trip Right

Travelers’ Health – Kick Off Your Trip Right
	Travelers Health – CDC Yellow Book Traveler advice Ebola Disease: Traveler Updates Mass gatherings

Heat Health - Beat the Heat

Heat Health - Beat the Heat
	Sun Safety Facts Protecting yourself from extreme heat Prevent Heat Stroke Stay Hydrated - Drink water Reduce Risk of skin cancer

Respiratory Illness – Give Germs the Red Card

Respiratory Illness – Give Germs the Red Card
	Influenza prevention and treatment Tuberculosis factsheet COVID 19 prevention

Vaccine Preventable Diseases – Protect Your Squad

Vaccine Preventable Diseases – Protect Your Squad
	Global diseases prevented through vaccination Updates on measles cases and outbreaks

STD/STIs – Use the Right Gear to Protect Your Health

STD/STIs – Use the Right Gear to Protect Your Health
	Precautions to protect sexual health HIV prevention Hepatitis prevention Monkeypox prevention

Air Quality – Play it Safe

Air Quality – Play it Safe
	Air quality Asthma Air pollution Smoke and wildfires

Vector-borne Illnesses and Conditions – One Goal: Safety

Vector-borne Illnesses and Conditions – One Goal: Safety
	Malaria Ticks Mosquitoes Other vector-borne illnesses

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention – Be a Fan of Your Health

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention – Be a Fan of Your Health
	Alcohol abuse prevention Prescription drug abuse prevention Preventing overdose and substance-use related harms

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness – Prevent, Protect, Prepare

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness – Prevent, Protect, Prepare
	Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms Safety Guidelines: During a Tornado Earthquakes: Before, During, and After Chemical Emergencies Be Ready for Radiation Emergencies

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June 2, 2026

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CDC Safety for Soccer Fans

What to know

Health Updates

Keep in mind

Tips and Topics for Soccer Fans

Hygiene and Food Safety – Have a Game Plan for Game Day

Travelers’ Health – Kick Off Your Trip Right

Heat Health - Beat the Heat

Respiratory Illness – Give Germs the Red Card

Vaccine Preventable Diseases – Protect Your Squad

STD/STIs – Use the Right Gear to Protect Your Health

Air Quality – Play it Safe

Vector-borne Illnesses and Conditions – One Goal: Safety

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention – Be a Fan of Your Health

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness – Prevent, Protect, Prepare

Disclaimer

CDC Safety for Soccer Fans