Mexico president says there are 'all guarantees' for 2026 World Cup
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 24, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 24, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 24, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 24, 2026
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico World Cup 2026 has full guarantees and no risk for fans after unrest in Jalisco following “El Mencho’s” death. Matches are planned in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara. (apnews.com)
MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday there are "all the guarantees" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held in the country, after the capture and death of Mexico's most-wanted cartel leader triggered roadblocks, arson and security clashes, notably in Jalisco state.
Asked if the soccer tournament, which is expected to draw crowds of fans to matches in Mexico City, Monterrey and Jalisco's capital Guadalajara, would pose a risk to visitors, Sheinbaum said there was "no risk."
(Reporting by Sarah Morland and Raul Cortes, Editing by Daina Beth Solomon)
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum says there are full guarantees and no risk for fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches hosted in Mexico.
Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara are slated to host matches as part of the 2026 tournament co-hosted with the U.S. and Canada.
Recent cartel violence in Jalisco after the death of CJNG leader “El Mencho” raised fears, prompting assurances from the government regarding World Cup safety.
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