2025, Number 4
Cardiovasc Metab Sci 2025; 36 (4)
Protocol for certifying stadiums in Mexico as cardio-protected spaces in the 2026 Soccer World Cup
Alvarez de la Cadena-Sillas, J; Urzúa-González, A; Allende-Carrera, R; Asensio-Lafuente, E; Magaña-Serrano, A; Rodriguez-Reyes, H; Ortiz-Galván, F
ABSTRACT
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) events at sporting events have raised awareness due to their media impact, and soccer is no exception. The next International Federation of Association Football (FIFA, by its acronym in Spanish) World Cup to be held in Mexico in 2026 must have a structured program to deal with an SCD event expeditiously and efficiently. It is known that SCD events occur more frequently among the public and staff than among players in a stadium. Thus, in this article, the Asociación Nacional de Cardiólogos de México (ANCAM) proposes a cardioprotection protocol for the three Mexican stadiums that will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.