Mexico will reportedly proceed with its World Cup warm-up match against Iceland as planned on Wednesday despite ongoing cartel violence in the country. The terrifying violence has broken out barely 100 days before Mexico City hosts the opening game of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. This will be the biggest World Cup in history, with 48 teams competing over 104 games between June 11 and July 19. Now World Cup officials are facing fresh turmoil after cartel violence erupted in Mexico over the weekend. Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, is scheduled to host four World Cup games in June.

Source: Metro February 24, 2026 19:41 UTC