World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for - The Conversation
Millions of fans are flocking to cities across North America from all over the world, packing stadiums, hotels and bars. manusapon kasosod/Moment via Getty Images World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for Published: June 7, 2026 11.12pm CEST https://theconversation.com/world-cup-creates-perfect-conditions-for-infectious-diseases-to-spread-here-are-the-biggest-threats-health-experts-are-watching-for-284700 https://theconversation.com/world-cup-creates-perfect-conditions-for-infectious-diseases-to-spread-here-are-the-biggest-threats-health-experts-are-watching-for-284700 Link copied Share article Share article Copy link Email Bluesky Facebook WhatsApp Messenger LinkedIn X (Twitter) Print article When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.