Mexico and FIFA Discuss 2026 World Cup Security

Mexico's security cabinet met with FIFA to coordinate security for the 2026 World Cup. The meeting was held by order of the country's president.

Mexico's security cabinet held a meeting with FIFA representatives to coordinate security measures for the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by the head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García Harfuch.

The official stated that the meeting was held "by order" of President Claudia Sheinbaum and that federal authorities, as well as representatives from Mexico City, Jalisco, and Nuevo León, which will host tournament matches, participated.

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