USDA reminds World Cup-goers how to prevent spread of ASF

North America, this year's host of the soccer tournament, has never had a case of African swine fever, and animal health officials want to keep it that way.

June 10, 2026

Soccer player holding a ball with text warning about African swine fever during World Cup

Courtesy USDA

With the FIFA World Cup set to be hosted across North America starting July 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reminding visitors and fans how to keep African swine fever (ASF) from traveling with them.

ASF, a deadly and highly contagious pig disease which has been detected in more than 70 countries, has never been detected in North America, and animal health officials across the continent want it to stay that way. They are reminding travelers not to pack pork products to bring with them, along with other safeguards. Because the virus can survive in cooked and uncooked pork products, travelers are prohibited from shipping and/or carrying them into the United States.

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