Could the World Cup 2026 trigger an Ebola outbreak? Experts give their verdict

Experts are weighing in on whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup could trigger an Ebola outbreak, given that the tournament represents a weeks-long gathering of people from across the globe. The event creates conditions that infectious disease specialists warn are ideal for the spread of pathogens, including potential hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola. Public health authorities and epidemiologists have been asked to assess the risk and provide guidance ahead of the tournament.