As millions attend the World Cup, health experts are keeping an eye on the spread of infectious diseases. Some are asking, "Do I need to worry about Ebola or hantavirus?"

The US, Mexico and Canada have announced Ebola-related travel restrictions before the start of the World Cup.

As millions of international fans head to US cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, public health experts are warning about measles outbreaks and Ebola risks.

The influx of tourists could spark outbreaks of everything from Ebola to STIs, according to Dr Andres Henao at the University of Colorado Anschutz.

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.

Mexico has rolled out World Cup Ebola screening as the DRC, the only outbreak-hit qualifier, prepares to play in Guadalajara, with no cases on home soil.

The World Cup will be weekslong experiment in global mixing that creates a perfect environment for infectious diseases to spread

As millions attend the World Cup, health experts are keeping an eye on the spread of infectious diseases. Some are asking, "Do I need to worry about Ebola or hantavirus?"

The World Cup will be weeks-long experiment in global mixing that creates a perfect environment for infectious diseases to spread

As millions of soccer fans pack FIFA World Cup venues, public health scientists created a wastewater monitoring network to forecast potential disease threats—from measles to Ebola

Health officials will be on high alert for germs as millions of soccer fans gather for World Cup matches

WASHINGTON (AP) – While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.

As Washington pushes other countries to impose travel restrictions on visitors from affected areas, WHO's European chief says the risk of Ebola spreading at the tournament remains…

The WHO said on Thursday that the risk of Ebola transmission in Europe and World Cup host countries is low as the tournament gets ready to kick off.

While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs.