Mexico City and Nuevo León Implement Measures for World Cup 2026 Matches
Mexico City, June 27, 2026 – Authorities in Mexico are implementing special measures to accommodate the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following a federal decree, Mexico City has mandated a work-from-home day for June 30, coinciding with the Mexican National Team’s match. In a similar move, Nuevo León Governor Samuel García announced a public holiday for June 29, the day of the final World Cup match to be held in the state, affecting both schools and non-essential government operations.
Federal Decree for Mexico City
The federal government, through a decree published on June 26, 2026, in the Official Gazette of the Federation, has ordered teleworking for federal public administration dependencies located in Mexico City on June 30. This measure aims to ease traffic congestion and facilitate government operations on a day expected to see significant public engagement with the World Cup match. The decree also includes partial and total suspensions of classes in national educational system schools within the capital.
Essential services, including health, civil protection, public security, national security, migration control, customs, and critical infrastructure, are exempt from this work-from-home mandate, ensuring their continued operation.
Nuevo León Declares Public Holiday
Governor Samuel García of Nuevo León announced on June 26, 2026, that June 29 would be decreed as a public holiday. This decision was made in anticipation of the high attendance for the Netherlands-Morocco match, a Round of 16 game, which will be the last World Cup fixture hosted in the state. The governor, in a video shared on his social media from the new Fuerza Civil offices, stated, “I’m still in party mode,” referring to the festive atmosphere of the World Cup.
The decree, to be published in the Official State Newspaper, will suspend classes in public and private schools at all levels. Essential services, such as security and civil protection, will remain fully operational. However, other state government departments will only operate during the morning, allowing employees to join the tournament’s celebratory mood after lunch.
Impact on Private Sector and Local Economy
Governor García has also urged the private sector to implement flexible work arrangements, such as hybrid schemes, work-from-home options, or early dismissals, “wherever possible.” He emphasized that the decision for private companies rests with them, highlighting the festive environment that has enveloped Monterrey during the World Cup.
The governor noted that FIFA anticipated between 15,000 and 20,000 Dutch fans, in addition to thousands of Moroccan supporters and local fans, for the June 29 match. He presented the holiday as a measure to manage the extraordinary mobilization expected for this event.
The World Cup has been a source of enjoyment and celebration. The Fan Fest continues. This Sunday, we invite you to see Enrique Iglesias. And of course, on Tuesday, may Mexico win at the Azteca Stadium. Good morning, and I’m still here in party mode, working for you,” the Movimiento Ciudadano official concluded.
Looking Ahead
These decisions underscore the significant cultural and economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Mexico. While ensuring public safety and essential services, authorities are also striving to allow citizens to partake in the global sporting event’s excitement. The measures are expected to temporarily alter daily routines for millions of residents in Mexico City and Nuevo León, reflecting the widespread enthusiasm for the tournament.
