At a press conference in Colombia, Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, expressed "full confidence" that safety during the World Cup matches will be ensured by Mexico and its local authorities, despite recent incidents of violence in the state of Jalisco. Four matches of the final stage and two playoff matches will take place in Guadalajara next month. By that time, a major renovation of the famous "Azteca" stadium will be completed.
Infantino emphasized: "We fully trust Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum, and the local authorities. Everything will be organized at the highest level." Ramon Jesurun, president of the Colombian Football Federation, also commented, expressing pride in the opportunity to host matches in Mexico and noting the immense global interest in this event.
