sports
March 8, 2026
2026 World Cup Is Months Away
Mexico Slated to Host Matches in Areas Rocked by Recent Cartel Terrorism
TL;DR
- The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19.
- This is the first World Cup to be co-hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Games will be played in 16 cities across the three host nations.
- Mexico plans to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to ensure fan safety.
- This security measure is in response to ongoing drug cartel violence in Mexico, particularly near Guadalajara.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have stated that the violence will not affect the World Cup.
- Mexico's security plan, 'Plan Kukulkan,' will cover host cities and nearby tourist destinations.
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