The Kuwait Embassy in Mexico has issued a travel advisory for citizens planning to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026, which opens on June 11 with the first match in Mexico City. The guidance highlights risks from crime and kidnapping in parts of the country while recommending that travelers register their details with the mission and follow local security protocols. This step aligns with advisories issued by several other embassies as millions prepare to visit the co-hosted tournament in North America.
Arab Times reported that the embassy specifically cautioned against visiting certain high-risk zones and urged fans to use only licensed transportation services during their stay in Mexico. The advisory further instructed Kuwaitis to secure personal documents, avoid displaying valuables and remain aware of their surroundings in crowded fan zones and stadium vicinities. Contact information for emergency assistance was provided for citizens requiring consular support.
Mexico has mobilized nearly 100,000 security personnel across its three host cities of Mexico City, Monterrey and Guadalajara, according to government planning documents cited in regional coverage. The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has maintained a Level 2 travel advisory for the country, recommending increased caution due to crime and noting that some states carry Do Not Travel designations. Guadalajara lies in Jalisco state, which has seen recent security incidents linked to organized crime groups.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first edition hosted across three nations, with 48 teams competing in 104 matches from June 11 to July 19. Mexico will stage 13 games including the tournament opener and several knockout fixtures, FIFA’s published schedule shows. Organizers project more than five million visitors to Mexican venues alone during the competition period.
The Kuwaiti advisory also addressed practical concerns such as health requirements, traffic laws and procedures for reporting incidents to local police. Citizens were told to enroll in the embassy’s alert system to receive updates on any disruptions affecting travel or public events. Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical and security emergencies was strongly recommended prior to departure.
Similar guidance has been issued by the embassies of Qatar, the United Kingdom and Australia in recent weeks, each emphasizing compliance with local regulations and monitoring of official channels. Mexican authorities have pledged enhanced policing around stadiums and training sites under a national strategy known as Plan Kukulkan. Fans from Kuwait and across the Gulf are expected to join international supporters in what FIFA has called the largest World Cup in history.
