FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities to assess security for the World Cup matches to be played in Mexico. Mexico, the United States and Canada are co-hosting the World Cup. The tournament's opening match - Mexico vs South Africa - will be played June 11 at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. In addition to the FIFA representatives and García Harfuch, Wednesday's meeting also included members of the Security Cabinet and authorities from Mexico City and the states of Jalisco and Nuevo León. "Security is guaranteed, and there is sufficient surveillance and inspection to ensure that absolutely no problems occur, (so that) it will be a great, peaceful World Cup where visitors come to have fun," Sheinbaum said in her daily briefing.

Source: The Telegraph March 05, 2026 07:31 UTC