Cartels, Chaos & the 2026 World Cup

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Game Theory: Could the killing of Mexican drug lord El Mencho affect the 2026 World Cup?

Game Theory

After Mexican security forces killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, unrest followed – burned vehicles, blocked roads and postponed matches. And now, with the World Cup just four months away, security questions are inevitable. Samantha Johnson explains what it could mean for the biggest tournament in football history.

Published On 26 Feb 2026

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