Trainings, Resources Are Available To Prepare For FIFA World Cup 2026

Kansas City is serving as a host city for FIFA World Cup 26™, and hospitals and health systems across the bistate region are working proactively to ensure preparedness for the games this summer that will bring international fans, increased travel and heightened public health considerations.

KC2026 has partnered with The University of Kansas Health System to serve as the Official Medical Services Provider for the Kansas City World Cup 2026 Host City. This partnership builds on existing planning efforts and will enhance regional coordination in several key areas.

Several trainings and resources are available to support clinicians, front-line staff, emergency planners and other health care staff as they prepare for the World Cup.

• Infectious Disease Preparedness 2026 Echo: Game Plan For Health!
• AWR 167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
• Thinking Ahead of the World Cup: Radiological/Nuclear Emergency Hospital Preparedness
• MGT 467: Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
• MGT 412: Sport Venue Evacuation and Protective Actions
• MGT 404: Sports and Special Events Incident Management
• Intentional Attack Awareness for Special Events and Large Gatherings

In addition, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment updated its Health and Travel information on its website. The department also issued a new Domestic and International Infectious Disease Report that provides a summary of priority infectious disease activity related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Missouri Hospital Association members who have questions about Kansas City World Cup planning and coordination may email Brett Moorehouse, executive director of the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council.