Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting

SportFootballMexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shootingA man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday, resulting in the death of a Canadian touristMegan Janetsky Wednesday 22 April 2026 09:12 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2962352To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/teotihuacan-pyramids-shooting-mexico-world-cup-security-b2962459.html","title":"Mexico makes World Cup security vow after fatal Teotihuacan pyramids shooting"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-12753","index":0}There was a fatal shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids on Monday (AFP/Getty)Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sportGet our free Inside Sport newsletterGet our free Inside Sport newsletterEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Inside_Sport_CDP","regTitle":"Inside Sport","subscriptionGroup":"inside_sport","subscriptionGroupId":"9cec95c5-a973-40ac-9b05-03d636c07853","type":"sport","pathPrefix":["/sport","/f1"],"associatedAuthors":["Lawrence Ostlere","Kieran Jackson"],"title":"Inside Sport newsletter: Get an expert guide to the biggest moments shaping the world of sport","mobileTitle":"Get our free Inside Sport newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/InsideSport1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveInsideSportNews","regSourceSection":"Football","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}Mexico’s government has announced a significant increase in security measures at key tourist destinations following a shooting at the ancient Teotihuac...