U.S. Issues Regional Travel Advisories for Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup Matches

U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a warning for American tourists traveling to the country for the 2026 World Cup. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada, with thirteen matches scheduled in Mexico, according to FIFA.

U.S. State Department. It recommended that fans attending games review those ratings and take appropriate precautions.

Monterrey in Nuevo León will host four matches at Estadio Monterrey. Mexico City will host five matches at Mexico City Stadium. Mexico City is an autonomous region that is not part of any state yet still carries a State Department rating.

Mexico's government has said nearly 100,000 troops are being deployed to provide security in the three host cities. The State Department rates both Mexico City and Nuevo León as areas where travelers should exercise increased caution. In Mexico City, the State Department said tourists should remain alert for terrorism and crime.

It listed terrorist groups, cartels, gangs and criminal organizations as potential threats and advised visitors to stay in popular tourist areas and exercise extra caution at night. In Nuevo León, the State Department warned of risks including terrorism, crime and kidnapping.

It identified Highways 85/85D, 54 and 40/40D as sites of armed robberies and carjackings and advised against using those routes after dark.

U.S. border to Monterrey were also told to exercise care when passing through Coahuila or Tamaulipas. Tamaulipas carries a "do not travel" advisory, the State Department's most restrictive rating.