US EditionMexico President Says 'All Guarantees' for 2026 World Cup
- On Feb 24, 2026, President Claudia Sheinbaum said `all the guarantees` are in place for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite unrest after Nemesio Oseguera's death triggered clashes in Jalisco state.
- After an operation that wounded Oseguera, he died en route to Mexico City, and cartel members coordinated violent attacks on Sunday, prompting local Mexican leagues to postpone matches.
- A FIFA spokesperson said the organisation is closely monitoring the situation and working with federal, state and local authorities to maintain public safety and normalcy.
- Sheinbaum said the situation was normalizing despite new roadblocks, affirming her adherence to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's `hugs not bullets` policy and seeking peace over war.
- Arrests in Sinaloa have triggered cartel retaliation including shootouts and vehicles set on fire, while a drone view showed Akron Stadium after four matches were postponed in Zapopan.
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The Independent (US)Cartel violence near Mexican stadium sparks World Cup safety concerns
President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was “no risk” for fans coming to the tournament
Barranquilla (Colombia), Feb. 24 (EFE).- FIFA President Gianni Infantino said this Tuesday in the Colombian city of Barranquilla that he has “total confidence in Mexico” for this year’s World Cup, that he has scheduled matches in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, despite the violence unleashed in the country. “We are analyzing and monitoring the situation in Mexico these days, right now, but I want to say from the beginning that we have to…
In view of the recent wave of violence following the death of a powerful drug boss in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum has given a security guarantee to the fans at the World Cup! "There is no risk for visitors. Not the slightest risk," said the head of state at a press conference on the question of what guarantees they can give so that the games can be held as planned in Mexico. "All guarantees are given.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday she would guarantee the safety of soccer fans during this summer's World Cup matches in the violence-plagued city of Guadalajara.
Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum rules out danger for 2026 World Cup despite violence
Amid days marked by road blockades and security deployments, the president of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum came out to take a stand. In the face of questions about the impact that the
The next host city of the football World Cup was caught up in the violence, but the authorities want to be reassuring about welcoming foreign supporters.
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