FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed "full confidence" in Mexico hosting its World Cup games despite escalating cartel ...

Mexico is one of three countries co-hosting this year's World Cup, which officially kicks off in June Visionhaus/Getty After increased violence at the hands of local cartels in Mexico, there were some ...

Mexican drug lord and the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) leader El Mencho is no more. However, this has caused more harm and violence to break out in the North American country. After El Mencho died ...

The violence has now extended to at least 12 states, resulting in the cancellation of several significant events. On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, four major football games were called off, and the Mexican ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mexican and FIFA officials vowed the 2026 World Cup will continue as planned in Mexico this summer. After Mexican officials ...

FIFA representatives met with Mexican authorities on Wednesday to assess security for the World Cup matches to be played in Mexico. Concerns arose following violent incidents last week in several ...