FIFA has announced an expanded anti-doping programme for the 2026 World Cup, following new and renewed partnerships with anti-doping agencies across the tournament’s three host nations.
The 2026 World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to feature one of the most comprehensive anti-doping operations in the competition’s history.
In a post obtained from its website on Wednesday, FIFA confirmed it will continue its collaboration with the US Anti-Doping Agency, alongside new formal agreements with Sport Integrity Canada and Mexico’s national body, MEX-NADO.
Under the agreement, the national anti-doping organisations will conduct out-of-competition testing under FIFA’s authority in the build-up to the competition. During the tournament, they will also support FIFA doping control officers on matchdays across all host cities.
FIFA’s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Emilio Silvero, said strong collaboration between organisations is essential to protecting the integrity of the sport.
“Major international events require strong partnerships. By working with USADA, Sport Integrity Canada, and Mexico’s National Anti-Doping Committee, we’re strengthening our global anti-doping efforts and reinforcing FIFA’s commitment to fair and clean competition,” Silvero said.
Sport Integrity Canada’s Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Luke described the partnership as key to maintaining trust in sport, stating that protecting the integrity of sport requires a coordinated effort.
USADA’s Chief Executive Officer Travis T. Tygart added that international cooperation is vital to ensuring a level playing field for all athletes on a global stage like the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA said the expanded programme will align with the World Anti-Doping Code and international testing standards, with coordinated sample collection and enforcement across all three host countries. Preparations will continue ahead of the tournament as FIFA works with its partners to implement a unified testing system designed to uphold fairness and integrity throughout the competition.
