In light of a massive wave of violence sweeping the World‑Cup host country, German federal tourism coordinator Christoph Ploß (CDU) has called on FIFA to take action. “FIFA must work with the governments of Canada, the United States and Mexico to ensure that fans are not endangered and that the host nations uphold security requirements” he told “Handelsblatt”.
Mexico, together with the United States and Canada, will stage the 2026 World Cup starting in June. Thirteen matches will be played in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey. The unrest that has flared across the country was sparked by the death of Nemesio Oseguera, the cartel boss known as “El Mencho”. He was killed in a U.S.‑backed special‑forces raid on Sunday, and the incident set off serious incidents in the World‑Cup city of Guadalajara.
Ploß emphasized that protecting German tourists is “a very high priority” for the German government. The ministry will keep a close eye on the situation in the host countries and will update travelers regularly. He encouraged anyone planning to attend the World Cup to check the German Foreign Office’s website for the latest travel advisories.
