Thousands of armed police have been deployed across Mexico City as tourists arrive for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, with authorities insisting that security is fully under control ahead of the tournament’s opening match.
The global tournament begins on Thursday with hosts Mexico facing South Africa in the capital, marking the start of a competition co-hosted with Canada and the United States.
Mexico is expecting more than five million visitors during the World Cup, as it prepares to stage matches in one of football’s biggest global showcases.
The tournament comes just three months after violent clashes following the killing of a powerful drug lord triggered shootouts and highway blockades in western Mexico, leaving more than 60 people dead and exposing ongoing security challenges in parts of the country.
Major Security Operation Under “Plan Kukulkan”
Authorities say nearly 100,000 personnel, including military units, police officers and private security firms, have been
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