Mexico activates remote work, virtual classes for World Cup match against Ecuador

Mexico is set to implement extraordinary measures on June 30 to facilitate mobility in the capital during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Mexico and Ecuador. The federal government announced changes to work modalities for public servants and adjustments to school activities to ease movement in Mexico City on this significant sporting day.

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that students and public officials will be able to conduct their activities from home on that day. This measure, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, seeks to reduce pressure on the transportation system, prevent traffic jams, and allow for events related to the World Cup.

The contingency plan is designed for dates when Mexico City expects a large influx of national and international fans. Federal Public Administration institutions located in the capital will implement remote work, distance work, or flexible work organization schemes. Authorities believe this will decrease vehicle circulation and demand for public transport services like the Metro, Metrobús, and Cablebús, thus avoiding saturation during peak hours.

The decree, officially disseminated on June 26, 2026, states that federal agencies must apply these modalities whenever their functions permit. The strategy aims to ease travel in a city anticipating a significant concentration of attendees for the tournament. However, essential services, including health, civil protection, public security, national security, migration, and customs personnel, will continue their in-person operations as usual. Areas responsible for critical infrastructure and strategic public services will also maintain normal operations.

In addition to measures for the public sector, the Mexican government has issued a recommendation to private companies and organizations in the metropolitan area. The decree invites these entities to voluntarily adopt 'home office' or flexible work schedules for non-essential administrative positions. The intention is to reduce the flow of people towards areas near the Mexico City Stadium during days of high sporting activity.