U.S. Embassy in Mexico Warns Americans of Safety Risks Ahead of World Cup
The embassy said 13 World Cup games in Mexico face different risks by state, including crime, kidnapping and armed robberies.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for Americans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning of security risks and significant differences in risk levels among Mexican states.
- The State Department maintains a Level 2 advisory for Mexico, recommending travelers "exercise increased caution" because of risks related to terrorism, crime and kidnapping.
- U.S. citizens should "reconsider travel" to Jalisco, while visitors to Monterrey should avoid Highways 85, 54, and 40 in Nuevo León after dark due to armed robberies.
- Mexico deployed nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect host cities Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, though the U.S. government warned consular assistance may be limited in certain regions.
- For the 13 games held in Mexico, the embassy advises travelers to use regulated transportation and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to manage safety risks.
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elnorte.comThe United States asked World visitors to take extreme precautions in Mexico and avoid traveling to six states for violence.
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