FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he is “very reassured” about Mexico’s preparedness to host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite recent violence following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. Host cities including Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey remain on schedule, with Mexican authorities

It is something many in the western Mexican state are grappling with, from its Pacific Ocean beaches to its capital Guadalajara that will host matches in June for the 2026 FIFA World Cup