U.S. Keeps Mexico at Level 2 for 2026 World Cup as 6 States Stay Under Do Not Travel
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
U.S. Keeps Mexico at Level 2 for 2026 World Cup as 6 States Stay Under Do Not Travel
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
May 29 guidance kept Mexico at Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" for Americans, including fans planning trips to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The State Department cited terrorism, crime and kidnapping, warning that violent crime — including homicide, carjacking, sexual assault and robbery — remains a concern in parts of the country.
Six states remain under Level 4 "Do Not Travel": Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas; Baja California, Chihuahua, Guanajuato and Jalisco are at Level 3.
World Cup host-city risk levels differ: Mexico City and Nuevo Leon, home to Monterrey, are Level 2, while Jalisco, where Guadalajara is located, is Level 3.
U.S. officials urged travelers to avoid intercity travel after dark, use dispatched or app-based rides, follow security checkpoint instructions and enroll in STEP for emergency alerts.