Mexico's massive World Cup security plans with drones, soldiers and robot dogs

Mexico's massive World Cup security plans with drones, soldiers and robot dogs

Mexico has endured a troubled build-up to the World Cup following the death of a cartel boss

Mexico will deploy 100,000 security personnel during World Cup 2026

The wave of violence and destruction in Mexico and particularly Jalisco following the killing of drug cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, known as "El Mencho", in February, led to some tension regarding the security of the World Cup 2026, co-hosted in Mexico, and with some matches scheduled for Guadalajara and Monterrey this month, March 26-31, for the Inter-Confederation play-offs. FIFA, however, did not hesitate and Mexico will continue to be the c…