Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said FIFA officials will travel to Mexico to assess security and transport plans in World Cup host cities.
- Sheinbaum reported that Gianni Infantino expressed full confidence in Mexico and assured her the tournament will proceed there.
- The review follows retaliatory attacks after the killing of CJNG leader El Mencho, which sparked public calls to move matches from Mexico.
- FIFA asked Mexico to address traffic and mobility around venues, with upgrades underway in Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara.
- Concerns linger in Guadalajara, where a Diving World Cup was canceled for next week, while Mexico remains slated to host 13 matches with the opener at Azteca Stadium on June 11.