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Mexico Prepares for 2026 World Cup Amid Security Concerns

3/31/2026

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Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, met with Gianni Infantino to discuss the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Sheinbaum said the event will be wonderful and historic.
The tournament begins June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Security concerns have risen due to violence tied to drug cartels.
Plan Kukulkán will deploy 100,000 military and police to safeguard the World Cup.

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Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, met with Gianni Infantino to discuss the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Sheinbaum said the event will be wonderful and historic.
The tournament begins June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Security concerns have risen due to violence tied to drug cartels.
Plan Kukulkán will deploy 100,000 military and police to safeguard the World Cup.