Discover Emergency Preparedness Resources for the FIFA 2026 World Cup
The Connecticut Department of Public Health in collaboration with the CT HCC has sponsored a small workgroup focused on healthcare emergency preparedness efforts in Connecticut in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, happening during the months of June and July. While no official matches or events will take place in the state of Connecticut, there will be matches held at both Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (adjacent to New York City).
Given the proximity of these locations to the state of Connecticut, the workgroup has been gathering resources to stay informed about healthcare preparedness efforts related to the FIFA World Cup in both Connecticut and neighboring states. For anyone that is interested in learning more about these efforts or staying informed throughout the event, CT HCC has compiled a list of these resources that can be found below.
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CT HCC staff will be regularly updating this page throughout the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Resources must be publicly available and approved to share with any audience.
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Resources
FWC26 SEC Weekly Intelligence Roundup Distribution List
The FIFA26 Intelligence Team, a unit within the FIFA organization that evaluates real-time intelligence and risk assessment, compiles and sends via email a weekly intelligence briefing that provides situational awareness and insights into safety for FIFA World Cup events. The briefing covers all FIFA activities in North America and uses experiences from previous FIFA games, such as case studies on protest activity near the Mexico City stadium and security, crowd management, and transportation challenges in the Netherlands.
Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) FIFA World Cup Page
GNYHA is coordinating closely with government agencies in NYC and New Jersey on health and medical planning, focusing on ensuring awareness of the changing event landscape and enhancing hospital readiness through coordination with health and medical working groups. This page includes a link to the FIFA weekly intelligence roundups, a FIFA World Cup Digest, links to FIFA Clinical Readiness Trainings, and a FIFA World Cup Informational Overview.
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) FIFA Page
Learn more about how RIDOH is preparing for the FIFA World Cup. This page includes a summary of what the state is doing to prepare as well as links to resources for healthcare professionals, information about food protection and water quality, and other helpful websites.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health FIFA Page
The City of Philadelphia will host several major special events in Summer 2026, including the FIFA World Cup, America250, and the MLB All-Star Game. The materials on this page have been developed to support healthcare providers and partners in their preparedness ahead of and during these events and include resources like guidance and recommendations, screening tools, summary charts for biological threats and radiation exposure, and training resources.
Overdose Spike Preparedness Exercise Tabletop in a Box
In anticipation of overdose spikes during the FIFA World Cup, ASTHO has shared their Overdose Spike Preparedness Exercise Tabletop in a Box. This resource is intended to assist state and local jurisdictions to plan and prepare for overdose spikes through the implementation of an overdose spike preparedness exercise.
LSU FIFA World Cup 2026 Locations Map
An interactive map hosted on the LSU website that displays FIFA World Cup host cities, stadiums, hotels, and training sites across North America.