This Thursday, they play the playoff against Jamaica at the Chivas stadium, for a ticket…
What is the reason for the heavy security detail?
The deployment strongly caught attention, as it is rare to see a mobilization of this magnitude for a team with lower media profile.
This heavy security detail is no coincidence.
The arrival of the New Caledonia team to Mexican soil has not gone unnoticed, but not for football reasons.
In recent hours, an impressive security operation that accompanied the oceanic team during its transfer in Guadalajara towards its training session before the key match against Jamaica on March 26 in the semifinal of the intercontinental playoff has gone viral on social media.
In various videos, it can be observed how several patrol cars, along with elements of the National Guard, escorted the team's bus to the Atlas facilities in Zapopan, where the team held its practice.
Full lockdown for New Caledonia in Jalisco.
The team of this French territory near Australia is training at the Atlas facilities in Zapopan under heavy security measures.
The measure responds to the recent context in the state of Jalisco, particularly following the events derived from the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a situation that raised alarms for the authorities.
In light of this, the organizers have decided to reinforce all protocols to guarantee the safety of the international delegations.
Beyond the protection, there is also a clear objective: to send a message to the world.
Mexico seeks to demonstrate that it is ready to host international-level events, especially with an eye on the World Cup.
This is not an isolated case, as similar measures for teams like Bolivia and Surinam, which are part of this decisive phase of the intercontinental playoff, have also been reported in Monterrey.
The World Cup playoff matches, to be played this March 26, have thus become a true test of fire.
At stake is not only a pass to the next round, but also the image of a country seeking to consolidate itself as a reliable host, capable of offering security and organization at the highest level.
