Extraordinary measures on the eve of the opening of the World Cup » He issued a presidential decree for mandatory telework!
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Tuesday, 09 June 2026 23:23 / Updated on Tuesday, 09 June 2026 23:28
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the Mexican government has taken extraordinary measures to avoid chaos in Mexico City during the opening match between a host team and South Africa.
President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree imposing telework for much of Mexico City's federal public administration, in addition to suspending school classes starting June 11, right at the opening of the World Cup that will span 38 days until the final on July 19.
The measure adopted by the Mexican authorities aims to reduce the congestion of traffic and public transport during the opening ceremony and the first match of the final XXL tournament, scheduled at the “Ciudad de México” stadium.
Classes will be suspended in Mexico City on Thursday. The measure affects public and private schools of all levels!
According to the decree signed by the president, federal agencies based in the Capital must allow their staff to work remotely, provided that their duties allow them to do so. The measure applies exclusively to federal government employees in the Mexican capital.
Protests continue in the country's capital against the organization of the WC 2026 in Mexico. To avoid escalating the situation, the authorities have ordered remote work
However, exceptions are also made. Those working in activities related to health services, healthcare, civil defence, public safety, immigration, customs, priority programs and the organization of the World Cup must continue to work as usual, not from home.
The decree also considers the suspension of classes in Mexico City for Thursday, June 11. The measure affects public and private schools at all levels, from preschool to primary, middle and high school, as well as teacher training institutes and other teacher training centers.
In addition, the federal government has encouraged private companies to allow telecommuting or flexible schedules for their employees whenever possible.
