Mexico's Sheinbaum Addresses Security for 2026 World Cup

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico City, announced that FIFA will conduct a review of security and transportation arrangements in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This announcement followed a recent telephone conversation with FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who assured that the tournament's match schedule will proceed as planned from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Mexico, along with the United States and Canada, will jointly host the event. Sheinbaum emphasized that despite recent violence linked to cartel activities, including the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, there is no risk to fans attending the tournament.

She also mentioned the need for closer assessment of mobility and traffic management in the three host cities: Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. The tournament will feature 48 teams, making it the largest edition in World Cup history, with Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca set to become the first stadium to host World Cup matches in three different editions.