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Mexico cartel battle causes major 2026 FIFA World Cup concerns
Major issues are arising in Mexico just months before the country is slated to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and soccer fans around the world are massively concerned.

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Mexico’s 2026 World Cup matches in jeopardy amid nationwide cartel violence
FIFA World Cup 2026 To Be Moved From Mexico? Security Concerns Rise Amid Violence In Host City Guadalajara After Army Kills Cartel Leader
Tourists stranded in Mexico cartel war: Westerners plead for help as violence explodes across the country after drug lord is killed months before World Cup
Tourists have been left stranded and 'praying to make it home' after violence erupted in Mexico following the killing of the country's most notorious drug kingpin.

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What to know about the killing of the powerful cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ in Mexico
Liga MX fixture postponed after Mexican army kills cartel boss close to 2026 World Cup host city Guadalajara
Australians warned against travelling to Mexico as cartel violence erupts in wake of drug kingpin death
Nemesio Oseguera, known as El Mencho, was fatally wounded in a military raid in Jalisco and died during an air transfer to Mexico City on Sunday.

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Who was El Mencho, the former police officer who co-founded an ultraviolent cartel in Mexico?
Brit tourists warned to 'stay indoors' as Mexico cartel chaos sparks fear among World Cup fans

FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Cartel Violence In Mexico Result In Tournament Relocation?

Escalating cartel violence in Guadalajara has cast doubt over Mexico’s hosting duties, with four matches scheduled in the city and growing calls for FIFA to consider relocating fixtures

All the latest World Cup 2026 updates from the third week of February

There are less than four months until kick-off in the 2026 World Cup across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The news is really starting to ramp up ahead of the summer and you can follow it all right here.

Guadalajara violence sparks World Cup 2026 concerns

Guadalajara is one of three Mexican host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup rumors: Fans wonder if FIFA will move games away from Mexico after cartel chaos

The latest cartel chaos in Mexico has led fans to wonder if FIFA will move games away from Mexico during the upcoming World Cup 2026.

100 days to kick-off: Mexico’s violence raises fresh doubts over World Cup 2026 security

Violence rocks Mexico as World Cup 2026 security fears grow100 days to kick-off: Mexico’s violence raises fresh doubts over World Cup 2026 securitySecurity concerns have grown around Mexico’s

El Mencho dead: FIFA moving World Cup 2026 games from Mexico amid unrest? Truth behind viral claims

After Nemesio Oseguera or El Mencho of CJNG was killed, viral claims emerged that FIFA was mulling moving the World Cup 2026 games from Mexico amid unrest.

Mexico violence puts FIFA World Cup 2026 in jeopardy; Will football's apex body consider relocation of matches?

Mexico violence puts FIFA World Cup 2026 in jeopardy; Will football's apex body consider relocation of matches?

Mexico announce final three friendlies prior to 2026 World Cup

Mexico will face off against Ghana, Australia before closing out their friendlies matches by squaring off against Serbia

Road to 2026 World Cup: Mexico’s four best players of the week—ranked

Two prolific El Tri attackers continued their stellar start of 2026 this weekend.