Media reports suggest the possibility of Mexico's complete exclusion from hosting the 2026 World Cup. This follows an unprecedented wave of violence that has swept through several Mexican cities. According to the Topskills Sports UK account on X (formerly Twitter), 'FIFA is seriously considering excluding Mexico from hosting the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing violence from drug cartels.' The report adds that Mexican states are currently facing violent attacks from the powerful 'Jalisco New Generation' cartel. If an exclusion decision is announced, Mexico will lose all hosting rights, and the tournament will be held entirely in the United States and Canada, an unprecedented event in football history. Furthermore, Mexico faces the risk of losing its right to host the upcoming World Cup playoff matches next month amid ongoing security unrest affecting large parts of the country. Reports indicate that FIFA's emergency committee has begun assessing risks, giving top priority to the security of sports delegations. If the instability continues, it is expected that the match will be moved to an alternative city outside Mexico to prevent any crises that could impact the World Cup qualifying schedule.
