With less than two weeks until the opening of the 2026 U.S., Canada, and Mexico World Cup, three Mexican airlines announced on May 29 restrictive measures for passengers from Central Africa, following an outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in the region.

Mexico's largest airline, Aeromexico, announced on social media the same day that "travelers who have been in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, or South Sudan within the past 21 days will be restricted from entering Mexico by air." Low-cost carriers (LCCs) VivaAerobus and Volaris, which operate multiple international routes, also announced similar restrictive measures, provisionally set for 60 days.

The 2026 Soccer World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Democratic Republic of Congo, where Ebola hemorrhagic fever is currently serious, plans to send a national team to participate in group stage matches in the United States and Mexico.

On the 28th, the U.S., representing the three host countries, issued a joint statement on Ebola hemorrhagic fever prevention measures in Africa, stating that "coordinated measures will be taken to protect public health for travelers from regions in Africa with the highest risk of Ebola hemorrhagic fever." The statement did not elaborate on the details of the measures, nor did it clarify whether they include entry bans or quarantine measures. (Provided by CGTN Japanese)