Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest

Mexico's World Cup 2026 security plan puts more than 99,000 police and troops across Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey under Plan Kukulkán.

Mexico is planning to increase the police and security presence in Mexico City to ensure the World Cup fan festival can go ahead amid growing social unrest

The World Cup 2026 Fan Festival runs free in three Mexican cities — the Zócalo, Plaza de la Liberación and Parque Fundidora — for all 39 days.

The World Cup 2026 Fan Fest fills Mexico City's Zocalo from June 11, with a Great Parade on Reforma on June 13 and more than 1,000 free events.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests.

MEXICO CITY, June 9 — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said yesterday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing...

Mexico City assures a peaceful World Cup 2026 opening amid teacher protests demanding salary and pension reforms.