Sheinbaum announces new security plan for the 2026 World Cup venues in Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum presented the security operation that will be deployed during the 2026 World Cup matches in Mexican territory, with thousands of National Guard and federal police elements.

President Claudia Sheinbaum presented this Wednesday the national security operation that will accompany the 2026 World Cup matches held in Mexico, especially in the Azteca (CDMX), Akron (Guadalajara), and BBVA (Monterrey) stadiums.

The plan contemplates the deployment of more than 30,000 elements of the National Guard, the Secretariat of Citizen Security, and state police in the sports venues and their surroundings during match days.

“Mexico welcomes the world with open arms. We are prepared to give the best welcome to the tourists and fans arriving in our country.”

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico

Additionally, more than 5,000 video surveillance cameras will be installed in the peripheral areas of the stadiums, with real-time monitoring from specialized command centers that will coordinate the response to any incident.