FIFA president says he has full confidence in Mexico as World Cup host despite cartel violence

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Thursday he spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and that he has “full confidence” in Mexico as a host country for this year's World Cup soccer…

27 Feb, 05:02 — 27 Feb, 05:58

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Mexico is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a major international event, raising concerns about security due to persistent cartel violence in the country. This story addresses the confidence of FIFA's president in Mexico's ability to host safely, particularly in regions like Jalisco, a known hub for powerful cartels.

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Gianni InfantinoFIFA President Mexico2026 World Cup co-host nation Claudia SheinbaumMexican President FIFAInternational football governing body GuadalajaraWorld Cup host city Jalisco cartelMajor criminal organization

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First report: Yahoo · 27 Feb, 05:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 56m|Window: 56m

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