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World Cup Unaffected Despite Gruesome Discovery in Guadalajara

2/27/2026

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The World Cup in Mexico faces concerns as bags of remains are found in Guadalajara.
More than 500 bags lie across 22 grave sites, and the Las Agujas site contains 227 bags.
Violence tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel intensified after the killing of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, with at least 70 deaths.
Mexican officials say the World Cup will proceed as planned, with no venue changes.

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The World Cup in Mexico faces concerns as bags of remains are found in Guadalajara.
More than 500 bags lie across 22 grave sites, and the Las Agujas site contains 227 bags.
Violence tied to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel intensified after the killing of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera, with at least 70 deaths.
Mexican officials say the World Cup will proceed as planned, with no venue changes.