On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Mexico City’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced a decree aimed at easing urban mobility and reducing traffic congestion during the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decree instructs all federal government offices in Mexico City to allow employees to work from home on Thursday, June 11, the day Mexico faces South Africa at the Estadio Ciudad de México.

Published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF), the decree highlights its goals: to support urban mobility, improve road safety, maintain administrative continuity, and ensure efficient public service delivery during the event.

During her morning press conference on June 9, Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of minimizing traffic and disruptions on this key day. She also called on private companies in Mexico City to permit remote work for non-essential administrative tasks, clarifying that sectors like manufacturing, services, and retail—including restaurants and local eateries—will continue normal operations.

Luisa María Alcalde, legal advisor to the Presidency, clarified that this decree applies exclusively to federal employees working within Mexico City and that there are currently no plans to extend this measure to other World Cup match days held at the stadium.

The decree coincides with expectations of a challenging Thursday in Mexico City, as protests by mothers searching for missing children, transport workers, farmers, and the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) are planned near the Zócalo, the site of the FIFA Fan Fest.

Additionally, the decree formalizes the decision by the Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) to suspend classes on June 11 across all educational levels—from preschool to higher education—allowing families to participate or avoid travel complications during the World Cup kickoff.

This coordinated approach reflects a broader effort to balance the excitement of hosting a global sporting event with the daily realities of urban life, showcasing how flexible work policies and public planning can contribute to smoother city dynamics.

Watch the official announcement here: https://x.com/Milenio/status/2064345248042480001