Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum has signed a decree ordering federal employees in Mexico City to work from home on 11 June, the day the city hosts the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Schools and universities, both public and private, from kindergarten through to higher education, will be closed for the full day.
The measure is aimed at easing road congestion and improving safety as the capital prepares for the volume of visitors expected for opening day events. Federal agencies are required to put remote-work arrangements in place for staff based in Mexico City, with exemptions for essential services including healthcare, security, critical infrastructure, and World Cup operations.
The government has also called on private-sector employers to adopt similar remote-working arrangements, though compliance among businesses is voluntary.
