Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government? Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico-city" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="1779" data-entity-type="location">Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara. Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time the World Cup came to Mexico and will be watching again. The city of Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past: “Pele’s Brazil played there in 1970, then Zico and Socrates played there in 1986. There is a real football memory there, a love affair between Guadalajara and football in general, and I expect it to be a wonderful party.” Continue reading...
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TUE · 2026-06-09 · 02:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0609-82865
NSR-2026-0609-82865News Report·EN·Conflict
The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast
The World Cup is coming to Mexico, with matches scheduled in Mexico City and Guadalajara. Mexican journalist Leon Krauze anticipates a "wonderful party" in Guadalajara, a city with a significant footballing history, having hosted legendary teams in 1970 and 1986.
Presented by Annie Kelly with Leon Krauze, produced by Saskia Collette, Guy Szafman and Rudi Zygadlo; executive producers Homa Khaleeli and Sami KentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-09 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The World Cup is coming to Mexico, with matches scheduled in Mexico City and Guadalajara. Mexican journalist Leon Krauze anticipates a "wonderful party" in Guadalajara, a city with a significant footballing history, having hosted legendary teams in 1970 and 1986. However, the article raises concerns about the risks posed by a "brutal crime syndicate" that holds sway in Guadalajara. The presence of this syndicate raises questions about the potential risks for both football fans attending the tournament and the government.
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The World Cup is opening in Mexico City and heading to Guadalajara.
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Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past and a love affair with football.
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Criminal cartels are cashing in on the World Cup.
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A brutal crime syndicate holds sway in Guadalajara.
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There are risks for fans and the government due to the crime syndicate.
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criminal cartels
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guadalajara
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mexico
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crime syndicate
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football fans
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risks for fans
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