Mexican security officials and FIFA representatives convened Wednesday to scrutinize safety protocols for the 2026 World Cup matches hosted in Mexico. The meeting followed violent unrest triggered by the military operation that killed drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias 'El Mencho,' leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion. Federal Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch stated protocols for intelligence gathering, prevention, and operations were assessed.

Mexico, alongside the US and Canada, co-hosts the tournament, with Mexico slated to stage 13 matches across three cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. The iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, hosting the opening match against South Africa on June 11th, is undergoing renovations, with a capacity expected to reach 87,000. The security cabinet and state authorities from Jalisco and Nuevo León also attended the session.

President Claudia Sheinbaum assured security guarantees for visitors, citing sufficient surveillance despite the recent violence that erupted across Jalisco and 19 other states.