Suspension of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is dismissed: "Everything remains normal"
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, assured this Thursday that there is no notification about a possible suspension of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and affirmed that the organization of the tournament is proceeding normally. She also explained that the Government maintains a security plan that contemplates different scenarios, although it considers the risk of terrorism in the country to be "very low".
TL;DR
- President Claudia Sheinbaum confirms no notification of World Cup 2026 suspension.
- Tournament organization is proceeding normally with ongoing coordination meetings.
- Mexico is one of the host countries for the tournament.
- A large public football event is planned for the Zócalo in Mexico City.
- A comprehensive security plan has been developed over the past year.
- The risk of terrorism in Mexico is considered very low.
- The opening match will be held at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.