Mexico City suspends offices and schools for World Cup opening

The federal government, led by Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, issued a decree ordering remote work for federal and private‑sector employees in the capital on June 11, the day of the 2026 World Cup opening match. All public‑sector offices in the city must operate from home, and schools – public and private, from basic to higher education – are to hold classes remotely. The measure does not apply to essential services such as health, public safety, civil protection, transportation, telecommunications, electricity, water and critical infrastructure. Officials say the suspension aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety and ensure smooth mobility for the expected influx of visitors and crowds. The state of Jalisco announced similar actions to ease vehicle load, while other entities are evaluating comparable steps.