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Reassuring President of Mexico Regarding the Smooth Running of the World Cup

Published February 24, 2026, 17:13
Reassuring President of Mexico Regarding the Smooth Running of the World Cup

The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, expressed reassurance that the World Cup in 2026 will run smoothly despite the recent outbreak of violence in the country following the death of “El Mencho”. The President stated that the situation is already beginning to normalize, with security forces working to restore safety. Mexico will host 13 matches of the World Cup in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City. Sheinbaum stressed that the arrest of a suspected criminal may create such conditions, but the government is seeking peace.