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The 2026 FIFA World Cup\u2122 tournament will span 48 teams in three different host countries. This expert commentary aims to review frequently implicated infections and high consequence pathogens; review preparedness strategies for healthcare personnel(HCP), infection prevention and control(IPC) teams, emergency department(ED) and disaster preparedness teams; and emphasize the need for closed loop communication and use of technology. The authors hope this commentary is practically used as a reference for clinicians and public health entities in host cities but also a blueprint for considerations in future sporting events\u2014which are projected to increase.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1017\/ash.2026.10319","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,23]],"date-time":"2026-03-23T07:27:19Z","timestamp":1774250839000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Sports fever! 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