The scenes of raw chaos, violence and unrest witnessed across various cities in Mexico over the weekend have left managing director of Germany’s football federation, Andreas Retting not looking forward to the fast approaching 2026 World Cup.
“To be honest, not right now,” Retting said when asked if he’s looking forward to the World Cup. “With the images we’re seeing from Mexico, my thoughts are with all the Mexicans suffering from the unrest. We can only hope this war-like situation calms down quickly and doesn’t escalate further.
