“Health Insurance is an Important Need During the World Cup Journey”

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico, will offer football fans not only a sports organization but also a versatile, long-term travel experience. This large organization, covering different countries and cities, makes travel planning more critical than ever, while also increasing the importance of being prepared for possible risks.

Polaris Insurance and Reinsurance Brokerage Services Board Member Yalın Kılıç emphasized that travel insurance has become not only a choice but an important need in large-scale international organizations such as the World Cup. 

Reminding that fans will travel to more than one country during the tournament, Yalın Kılıç pointed out that health problems and operational disruptions that may be encountered in such travels may disrupt the plans: "Those traveling in such a comprehensive organization need to plan not only the match schedules but also the possible risks. Travel health insurance comes into play at this point, contributing to the uninterrupted and safe continuation of the journey." "

Provides Multi-Dimensional Protection 

Stating that travel health insurance is not a narrow product that covers only health expenses, Yalın Kılıç pointed out that the scope is quite broad. Accordingly, the insurance offers coverage under many headings, from treatment processes due to illnesses and accidents that may occur during travel to emergency medical transportation and repatriation organizations.

 In addition, it is stated that situations such as baggage loss, flight delay or cancellation of the trip can also be included in the scope of the policy, especially during periods of heavy flight traffic such as the World Cup.Kılıç said, "Travel insurance provides protection not only against health risks but also against disruptions that may affect the entire trip." Kılıç stated that the importance of insurance has increased, especially in travels to this region. He stated that, when considered specifically for the World Cup, differences in language, organization and healthcare systems that passengers passing between different countries may encounter constitute an important risk factor.

Kılıç said, "Issues such as accessing healthcare services in a foreign country, finding the right hospital or managing processes require serious organization. Assistance services offered within the scope of travel insurance significantly ease the burden of the insured by managing this process professionally."

“It Should Be a Part of the Plan”

Yalın Kılıç, who emphasizes that travel insurance is often an item considered at the last stage, but this approach needs to change. var(--font-body);">, concluded his words as follows: “Global organizations such as the World Cup bring about long-term and multi-stage travels. In such planning, insurance should be positioned as an essential part of the trip, not an 'extra'. A correctly designed policy provides strong assurance in both financial and operational terms in unexpected situations.”