Soccer fans gather outside Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on Wednesday on the eve of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Photo by Mario Guzman/EPA
June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American citizens who plan to attend soccer matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning of security risks, mobility restrictions and significant differences in risk levels among Mexican states.
The diplomatic mission urged travelers to review current advisories for each Mexican state before traveling and reminded them that Mexico includes states classified from Level 1 ("exercise normal precautions") to Level 4 ("do not travel").
"If you scored tickets for a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Mexico, check the latest travel advisory level and risk information before you travel," the embassy said in a message released this week.
México es un destino vacacional popular, pero los riesgos de seguridad varían mucho según la región, por lo que asignamos niveles de advertencia de viaje para cada estado mexicano, desde nivel 1 (tomar precauciones normales) hasta nivel 4 (no viajar). Si consiguió boletos para un... pic.twitter.com/yQR7UxzOZB— Embajada de EE.UU. en México (@USEmbassyMEX) June 9, 2026
