"I had an excellent conversation today with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum. I reiterated our full confidence in the host country and we look forward to them hosting all the matches scheduled there in what will be the most inclusive and grand FIFA World Cup ever."
"I spoke by phone with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. We continue working as before to successfully host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We reaffirm our confidence in the country."
"World Aquatics announced this week it has cancelled the Diving World Cup that was scheduled to take place in Zapopan, Mexico, on March 5-8 on the basis of travel restrictions issued by some international embassies and an overall evaluation of travel cautions."
Following the killing of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes by the Mexican army, violence erupted across multiple Mexican states. FIFA President Gianni Infantino spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to reaffirm confidence in Mexico's ability to host World Cup matches. Mexico will host 13 matches across Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey during the 2026 tournament co-hosted with Canada and the United States. Sheinbaum confirmed her commitment to successfully hosting the World Cup. However, World Aquatics cancelled the Diving World Cup scheduled for Zapopan due to travel restrictions and cautions issued by international embassies.
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