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Preparing EMS Agencies for Large-Scale International Events: Lessons from the FIFA World Cup, Qatar 2022

Unlike routine EMS operations, mega-events like the World Cup require systems that can scale rapidly, adapt to changing conditions, and coordinate across multiple agencies and jurisdictions. EMS agencies must be prepared to provide routine care, manage high-risk incidents, and ensure patient safety across stadiums, fan zones, transportation hubs, and hotels—all simultaneously. In this article we’ll take the practical, field-tested framework for EMS preparedness provided and show you how to apply similar practices to prepare your city to host your own mega-event.

29 May. 2026