Guadalajara and Monterrey Race Against Time to Dispel Security Doubts for the World Cup
Guadalajara and Monterrey are accelerating actions to dispel doubts about security for the playoffs and the 2026 World Cup, following violence in Jalisco related to the death of "El Mencho", leader of the CJNG.
TL;DR
- Guadalajara and Monterrey are working to address security concerns for World Cup playoff matches and the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA requested information on Mexico's security situation after violence related to the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho.
- Guadalajara will host playoff matches for New Caledonia, Jamaica, and the Republic of the Congo.
- Monterrey will host playoff matches for Suriname, Bolivia, and Iraq.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Governor of Jalisco Pablo Lemus, and Governor of Nuevo León Samuel García have affirmed that security is guaranteed.
- Classes have resumed in Guadalajara following a 'red code' due to the previous events.
- Monterrey launched the 'Ponte Nuevo, Ponte Mundial' initiative to strengthen the state's structure and project it globally.
- Both cities will host four World Cup matches each, with Mexico City hosting five.