The 2026 World Cup has been a major celebration for all three host countries. But in Mexico, soccer's biggest tournament has also had an impact in another area.
According to data from Mexico's Security and Citizen Protection Ministry (SSPC), homicide totals reached some of their lowest levels in recent years during the opening days of the World Cup. On June 11, when Mexico and South Africa played the tournament's inaugural match, Mexico recorded 30 homicides nationwide. That figure has since been surpassed, with just 27 homicides recorded this week. Both totals are significantly lower than the more than 70 daily homicides reported at the start of President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration back in October 2024, El País reported.
