One month from boot of the FIFA World Cup 2026he Consulate General of USA in Ciudad Juarez issued a series of recommendations directed at the American citizens who plan to travel to Mexico to attend the international tournament matches.
The diplomatic representation asked the fans to organize in advance all their immigration documentation, review the validity of their passports and become familiar with Mexican laws, particularly on issues related to weapons, drugs and restricted items.
In the notice issued by the US government, It was remembered that the mexican laws are different from those of the United States and that any visitor is subject to national legislation while remaining in Mexican territory.
“The mexican laws are different from those of USA. While you are in Mexico you are subject to Mexican law regarding drugs, weapons and ammunitionsaid the consulate.
The warning included a specific reminder about the electronic cigarettes and vaping liquids, whose introduction to Mexico is prohibited. US authorities warned that violate Mexican laws, even through ignorance or error, could bring severe legal consequences.
“If you break the laws in another country, even by mistake, you could be deported, fined or imprisoned”indicated the statement addressed to those who will travel to Mexican territory during the World Cup.
Although the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held jointly between Mexico, United States and Canada, Mexico will host some of the most important matches of the tournament, including the opening match.
The opening match between the teams of Mexico and South Africa is scheduled for next June 11 in the new Banorte Stadium, formerly known as Azteca Stadium, in Mexico City.
In addition to the inaugural duel, the country will host other 12 matches distributed between the Mexican capital, Guadalajara and Monterrey, which foresees the arrival of thousands of international tourists and American fans to national territory.
Given this flow of visitors, the United States Government He insisted on the importance of previously reviewing which items can be legally introduced into Mexico to avoid incidents at customs or problems with local authorities.
Another of the recommendations issued by the American Consulate was verify the validity of travel documents before starting any transfer.
The authorities explained that the US passport card is only valid for land border crossings, while a valid passport book is required for international flights.
“Your US passport must be valid when entering Mexico,” the consulate recalled.
Likewise, the US government He suggested his citizens stay in touch and save the emergency numbers of the United States Embassy and the nearest consulates on their phones.
As part of the preventive measures, it also invited travelers to register at the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free system that allows you to receive security alerts and facilitates contact with US citizens in case of emergencies or contingencies during your stay abroad.
The recommendation occurs in the middle of the international preparations for the 2026 World Cupconsidered one of the sporting events with the greatest tourist mobility and presence of foreign fans in North America.
