Health 'War Room,' Digital Tools Are Tracking Disease Risks During World Cup

The World Cup Is Bringing Millions to the U.S. Here's What Experts Say About Infectious-Disease Risk

Metlife Stadium in Rutherford, N.J. is one of 16 stadiums hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. —Johnrob—Getty ImagesAny time people from around the world gather together, the risk of certain diseases goes up. With the World Cup underway, health experts are on alert for infectious diseases. Here are some tips from infectious-disease and public-health experts about what to worry about, what not to worry about, and h…

Health 'war room,' digital tools are tracking disease risks during World Cup

With 48 teams competing across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, tracking the health and location of World Cup players and fans is a logistical challenge that public health experts want to get a handle on.

World Cup surveillance for infections ramps up in host cities

Public health officials in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico prepare for an influx of measles cases and food-borne illnesses on top of heat events ahead of the FIFA World Cup.