The Government of Mexico has presented the security strategy for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. The operation, named "Plan Kukulkan", is designed to ensure security before, during, and after the tournament, which will be held in the cities of Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara. According to Security Minister Omar García Harfuch, the plan involves more than 20 federal agencies, as well as state and local authorities. It includes international cooperation with the United States, Canada, and FIFA to strengthen information exchange, operational planning, and timely risk management. To ensure security, more than 111,000 military, police, and private security personnel will be deployed. At their disposal will be 2,100 military vehicles, 738 civilian escort vehicles, 24 aircraft, as well as specialized equipment such as drones and cybersecurity systems. Additionally, 188 canine units trained in explosives and narcotics detection will be used. The Mexican Marine Corps will protect the operation of ports and airports and will assist in securing the venues where the sporting events will take place. Special attention will be paid to work at Mexico City International Airport to streamline passenger transit and documentation. The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be the first in history to feature 48 teams. It will consist of 104 matches over 39 days and is expected to have a global audience of 6 billion viewers. The opening match will be held at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
