Mexico Deploys Nearly 100,000 Personnel to Secure 2026 World Cup

Mexico is mobilizing roughly 99,000 military, police, and security workers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—one of its largest peacetime operations. The deployment includes 20,000 troops and national guard, plus 55,000 civilian security staff across three host cities. A top general now oversees unified security for stadiums, airports, and routes used by FIFA delegations.