Updated On: 18 February, 2026 02:07 PM IST | Mexico City, Mexico | AFP
Mexico is preparing to counter potential drone threats during this summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it is co-hosting with the United States and Canada. At military base in Mexico City, soldiers demonstrated anti-drone systems that will be deployed at stadiums and fan zones. The three host cities in Mexico; Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey

Soldiers at a military base in Mexico City demonstrated the anti-drone equipment they would use to protect the nation's stadiums. File Pic
The Mexican military is preparing to confront the potential threat of non-authorized drones in stadiums used for this summer's football World Cup.
Mexico is co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada between June 11 to July 19, and on Tuesday, soldiers at a military base in Mexico City demonstrated the anti-drone equipment they would use to protect the nation's stadiums.