Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM

Mexico’s Sheinbaum pledges robust World Cup security in visit to Jalisco

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a plan to deploy 100,000 security personnel during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to ensure safety. The announcement was made during a visit to Jalisco state, amidst concerns about violence following a military operation against a cartel leader. Mexico will host 13 World Cup matches in Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey, beginning June 11, 2026. General Roman Villalvazo Barrios detailed the security plan, which includes 20,000 military personnel, 55,000 police officers, and private security. The government aims to reassure FIFA and potential visitors that the tournament will be secure despite recent violence.

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Canada 30% Roman Villalvazo Barrios 40% Monterrey 40% United States 40% FIFA 50% Mexico City ×260% Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera 60% Guadalajara ×370% Jalisco ×480% Claudia Sheinbaum ×390% 2026 FIFA World Cup ×595% Mexico ×7100%

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world cup 100% security 90% mexico 80% security personnel 70% violence 60% claudia sheinbaum 50% jalisco 50% cartel 40%

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