U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns Americans of safety risks ahead of World Cup

World U.S. Embassy in Mexico warns Americans of safety risks ahead of World Cup By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen June 10, 2026 / 1:18 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The U.S. Embassy in Mexico released a warning for American tourists traveling to the country as part of the World Cup. The World Cup is being held in the U.S., Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Thirteen games will be held in Mexico, according to FIFA, the governing body for the international event.The embassy said that because safety risks in Mexico can "vary greatly by region," each Mexican state has been given its own travel advisory by the U.S. State Department. The embassy recommended any travelers attending World Cup games look up the advisories and take the appropriate precautions. Monterrey, in the state of Nuevo León, will host four games at the Estadio Monterrey. Another four games will be held at Estadio Guadalajara, in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Five other games will be played at Mexico City Stadium, in the country's capital. Mexico City is an autonomous region and is not part of any state, but still has a ranking from the State Department.  Mexico City police officers stand guard in the area around the Mexico City Stadium on June 9, 2026. Cristopher Rogel Blanquet / Getty Images Mexico's government previously said that nearly 100,000 troops are being deployed to guarantee security in the three host cities. Mexico City and Nuevo León are considered to be areas where travelers should "exercise increased caution." In Mexico City, tourists should be on alert for terrorism and crime, the State Department said. Terrorist groups, cartels, gangs and criminal organizations ma...