GUADALAJARA: The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead. Now, Guadalajara is looking ahead nervously to the World Cup this summer, in which it will host four games. Authorities are turning to technology to keep its slice of the planet’s premier sporting event safe, as Mexico is co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada.

BBC Sport explores the unfolding security situation in Mexico and the potential impact on this summer's World Cup.

GUADALAJARA: The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead. Now,…

Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Hugo Alejandro Perez was in his house a few miles from the Mexican stadium that is slated to host FIFA World Cup games when gunfire and explosions erupted…

BARRANQUILLA: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino told AFP on Tuesday he was “very reassured” about Mexico’s hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, however, has given "every guarantee" the games will take place and insisted there's “no risk” for fans.

Gunfire and explosions erupted just metres from Hugo Alejandro Pérez’s home in Guadalajara, a city poised to host FIFA World Cup matches, solidifying his deep scepticism about its…