The Mexican government deployed tens of thousands of police, Navy, Army, and National Guard personnel to provide security in the World Cup host cities.

All 2026 FIFA World Cup matches featuring the Mexico national team are sold out.

For some Mexican fans, the cost of a single 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket was comparable to the price of a car or a mortgage down payment.

The political opposition in Mexico City has filed a complaint requesting an investigation into the funding of Mayor Clara Brugada's city-wide World Cup decoration project.

Ticket prices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico reached as high as 300,000 pesos for some seats.

Mexico does not require a visa for citizens from most countries participating in the World Cup, potentially boosting international fan travel.

Gonzalo Soto predicts that 2026 FIFA World Cup matches held in Mexico will have higher attendance than those in the United States.

Mexico is scheduled to host only 13 matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup across its host cities of Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.