2026 World Cup: Pressure mounts on FIFA to cancel tournament in Mexico after cartel violence
Naija News • 6d ago
Cartel violence erupted across Mexico following the reported death of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
Fans are urging FIFA to cancel or relocate World Cup matches scheduled in Mexican host cities
Guadalajara, a designated host city, witnessed panic scenes after gunfire was reported near the airport
Pressure is growing on FIFA to reconsider staging 2026 World Cup matches in Mexico following a wave of cartel violence triggered by the reported death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.”
The unrest followed a military operation targeting the alleged leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Fans are calling on FIFA to cancel the 2026 World Cup in Mexico following recent cartel violence. Photo by Fabrice Coffrini
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