The death of drug cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked a wave of violence in an area slated to host World Cup matches this summer, making some fans nervous.

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As the country enters its final preparations to host the world’s biggest sporting event, some fear surviving cartel leaders may “assume a posture of total war against the Mexican state.”

Widespread cartel violence in Jalisco following the killing of drug lord "El Mencho" has triggered international safety concerns and travel disruptions just months before Guadalajara is set to host

Guadalajara is set to host four matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with a playoff event scheduled for next month. Cartel violence on the outskirts of the city — including burned buses

President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to questions about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the dissemination on Sunday of videos and images created with artificial intelligence that purported to depict scenes of violence that didn't actually exist.

Mexico will face Iceland in a 2026 World Cup warm-up game as planned this week, despite ongoing issues in the country following death of a cartel drug lord through an army operation

FIFA has released a limited number of 2026 World Cup tickets for fans who were unsuccessful in the recently completed Random Selection Draw.