Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said there is no risk to visitors and promised “all the guarantees,” adding that security forces are working to restore order after new roadblocks appeared overnight.
- The death of CJNG leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera in a security operation set off arson, highway blockades and clashes across multiple states, with Jalisco on high alert and foreign governments updating travel advisories after more than 70 reported deaths.
- FIFA said it is closely monitoring conditions in Jalisco in coordination with authorities, and CONCACAF is doing the same as its Champions Cup continues following domestic match postponements in Mexico on Sunday.
- Mexico remains scheduled to stage 13 World Cup matches, including the June 11 opener in Mexico City and three knockout games, with Guadalajara set for four fixtures and late‑March playoff matches at Estadio Akron providing an early test.
- Polymarket pricing shows roughly a 20% chance that at least one Mexico match is relocated, peaking at 28% on Tuesday, while The Athletic reported internal worry at FIFA even as a spokesperson publicly expressed full confidence in all hosts.