🚨 El Mencho Killed β€” Unrest In Mexico Sparks World Cup Debate

🚨 El Mencho Killed β€” Unrest In Mexico Sparks World Cup Debate

JerseyTalks
JerseyTalks Staff
Feb 23, 2026
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Mexican security forces confirmed the killing of Nemesio β€œEl Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the CJNG cartel. Following the operation, reports of roadblocks, vehicle fires, and clashes emerged in parts of Jalisco and surrounding regions.

Now, online calls are growing to cancel or relocate 2026 World Cup matches scheduled in Mexico.

No official changes have been announced by FIFA.

But the conversation is building β€” and it matters here.

New Jersey is set to host multiple 2026 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, including the Final. Any shift in the tournament schedule would directly impact U.S. host cities.

At this stage:

It’s developing.

It’s fluid.

And it’s being closely watched.

⚽ Should matches in Mexico be relocated β€” or is this an overreaction?

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