Mexico City ordered federal employees to work from home
To prevent total gridlock during the 2026 World Cup opening day, the Mexican capital cleared its streets by mandating remote work for thousands of government staff.
As Mexico City prepared to host the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at the historic Azteca Stadium, local authorities faced a logistical nightmare. To combat the threat of citywide traffic paralysis, the federal government issued a mandatory work from home order for its employees on the day of the inaugural game.