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Mexico's President dismisses World Cup suspension amid low terrorism risk claims ahead

6 articles | Updated 2d ago | Created 3d ago

Mexican authorities have confirmed that the FIFA 2026 tournament will proceed as scheduled, with no plans to suspend matches due to security concerns just hours before a game against Portugal on March 13th in Guadalajara and Mexico City respectively.

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    Mexican President Claudia sheinbaum has officially ruled out the suspension of World Cup 2026 due to security concerns.
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    She inbaum stated that there are no warning signs indicating a need for special measures before matches, including against Portugal.
March 13

Mexican President Claudia sheinbaum guarantees security for the 2026 World Cup before its match with Portugal.

— [Mar 12, 16:34] Presidente mexicana garante segurança do Mundial2026 antes de jogo com Portugal (Sapo.pt)

The president of Mexico rules out the suspension of the World Cup

— [Mar 12, 16:21] La presidenta de México descarta la suspensión del mundial (Rss.libertaddigital.com)