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FIFA are monitoring the situation in Mexico but have "full confidence" the country can host World Cup games amid the recent unrest and violence.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is still expecting the World Cup to go on as scheduled in Mexico this summer, despite cartel violence that has rocked the country following the death of drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes at the hands of Mexican authorities.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino reaffirmed the organization's full support for Mexico as a host nation for the 2026 World Cup, expressing strong confidence in the country's leadership despite ongoing security challenges.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has expressed full confidence in Mexico’s ability to safely host its share of the 2026 World Cup despite recent cartel violence following the death of El Mencho. While some football officials remain cautious,
World football's governing body, FIFA, have reportedly spoken out on whether 2026 World Cup matches will be relocated amid growing tension in Mexico.
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
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