FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his full confidence that, despite growing security concerns in Mexico, the country will be able to adequately host the 2026 World Cup matches. According to him, after a telephone conversation with Mexican President Claudia Steinbaum, he reiterated his strong confidence in the host country.
According to Infantino, the scheduled matches in Mexico will be held according to the schedule. According to the official calendar, Mexico will host 13 out of 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup. These games will be held in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
The FIFA president's statement came amidst recent violence in Mexico. According to Reuters and AP, after the death of the leader of the "New Generation Xalisco" cartel, serious questions arose in a number of regions related to clashes, instability on roads, and security. Some concerns even concerned the host states of the upcoming World Cup.
Nevertheless, Infantino stated that the situation is under control and expressed confidence that the tournament in Mexico will be "as smooth as possible." The Mexican side also stated that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of fans, teams, and guests.
This topic is particularly interesting for Uzbek fans. According to the official schedule, the Uzbekistan national team will play one of its World Cup matches on June 17th against Colombia at a stadium in Mexico City. Therefore, the issue of security in Mexico is of direct importance to us as well.
Another important point: according to the official calendar, the 2026 World Cup will begin on June 11 and end on July 19.
In short, Infantino openly expressed confidence in Mexico. However, security issues have not completely disappeared. Therefore, every week before the World Cup remains a serious test for both Mexico and FIFA.
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