Following the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', which occurred on February 22, not only unleashed a wave of violence in various parts of the country but also opened the door to unexpected revelations. Among these are developments regarding the World Cup to be held in Mexico.One of the most surprising revelations is that the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel allegedly had tickets for the 2026 World Cup, a tournament for which Mexico will be the host by staging 13 matches. According to an opinion column published by journalist Óscar Balderas in Milenio, the drug lord had reportedly obtained tickets for the four matches to be played in Guadalajara, one of the host cities. It is noted that he even used his contacts to secure access to these games and distribute them as prizes among his most loyal allies in politics and the business world. However, the information does not come from an official source, but from journalistic work citing unofficial accounts. The claim has drawn attention because the area mentioned will be one of the key venues for the 2026 World Cup, hosting attractive matches such as Mexico vs. South Korea and Uruguay vs. Spain.
