Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

The development aims to improve urban mobility and road safety

A drone view shows the Neza 86 Stadium, which hosted matches during the 1986 FIFA World Cup, on the outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico, May 28, 2026. REUTERS

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on Jun 11 and suspending school classes to ease traffic during FIFA World Cup opening events.

• The decree aims to improve urban mobility and road safety as Mexico City hosts the World Cup opening match and accompanying events on Jun 11.

• The opening events are expected to draw significant numbers of visitors.

• Federal agencies must implement remote work schemes for Mexico City-based staff, with exceptions for essential services including healthcare, security, critical infrastructure and World Cup operations.

• Schools from preschool through university, both public and private, will close for the day under the decree.

• The government also urged private companies to adopt similar remote work arrangements.