Many of the tournament’s host cities risk hitting dangerous heat levels this year, raising questions about the safety of players and fans.

The U.S. Embassy said Americans traveling to Mexico for the World Cup should look at advisories for the region they will be visiting.

With the World Cup about to begin, heavily armed police and National Guard officers are patrolling the streets of Guadalajara as authorities try to reassure visitors and residents that security won’t be an issue in a city that was rocked by cartel violence earlier this year.

FIFA made the announcement in a post on X on June 5, less than a week before the first World Cup match. In the post, soccer’s governing body said fans visiting stadiums in the United States and Canada are now permitted to bring in one soft, plastic, 20-ounce factory-sealed disposable water bottle.

With nine matches slated for North Texas, security remains top of mind for both organizers and public safety officials.

Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.

As Texas hosts World Cup matches in Dallas and Houston, state police are warning drivers and fans to stay alert, avoid risky travel behavior and report suspected human trafficking.

This year's World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, could face major challenges from extreme weather.

Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.

Whether outdoors in the heat or inside an air-conditioned dome, every match at the World Cup this summer will have hydration breaks.