🎥 Chaos in Mexico, matches halted by gunfire 😰 World Cup at risk? ‼️ | OneFootball

Mexico collapses into total chaos. After the announcement of the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes 'El Mencho', the head of the Jalisco cartel, the country has been set ablaze by members of the criminal organization.

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So far, there are 26 deaths, but the number is likely to rise. Meanwhile, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Italian citizens in Mexico to avoid unnecessary travel and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

A civil war scenario, with schools closed and an entire country under siege. All this just a few months before the World Cup, which, let’s remember, will partly be played right here.

🇲🇽 Concern on social media

In fact, Mexico is set to host 13 of the 104 matches of the competition, including the opening match which will take place on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.

It’s only natural, then, that after recent events, concern is running high. With so little time before kick-off, a situation like this cannot leave FIFA at ease.

😰 Matches suspended!

Meanwhile, as mentioned, chaos erupted over the weekend, leading the Mexican Federation to interrupt and cancel some matches, one in the men’s top division and one in the women’s league.

In the latter, players and the referee had to quickly abandon the field after hearing gunshots and explosions nearby.

In such a scenario, football is certainly not the priority. However, focusing on this sector, one can’t help but think that FIFA is not sleeping soundly.

Meanwhile, the Mexican Football Federation has yet to comment on the friendly that el Tricolor is supposed to play against Iceland at the Corregidora Stadium in Queretaro on Wednesday. The cancellation is possible, if not likely. Once again, a worrying scenario just months before the tournament that will inevitably draw the world’s eyes to Mexico.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.